PRO: Tim Shaw has become a special teams ace in his first five NFL seasons, and he is a valuable member of the linebacking corps.  He joined the Titans in 2010 after spending time with the Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears.  A former fifth-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, Shaw’s leadership on the field and in the locker room was recognized by his teammates when they named him special teams captain for the 2011 season.   

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 
• In 2011, Shaw tied for the team lead with 15 special teams tackles.
• At Pittsburgh on Oct. 9, 2011, Shaw blocked his first career punt, getting his hands on an attempt by Daniel Sepulveda.
• In 2010, Shaw led the Titans with 20 special teams tackles in his first season with the team.
• At San Diego on Oct. 31, 2010, he made his first career NFL start, lining up in a four-linebacker set.
• In 2009, was credited with a Chicago Bears franchise-record 30 special teams tackles and his 20 ‘press box’ special teams stops led the NFL.
• At the conclusion of the 2009 campaign, Shaw was named to the USA Today All-Joe team, which honors “the overlooked, the overachievers, the hard-working guys who don’t grab the headlines.”

TITANS TIDBITS:
• Shaw was born in Exeter, England and lived there until he was two years old before moving to Michigan.  He has visited his birthplace several times and has many relatives that still live there.
• In February 2011, Shaw headed back to England to help promote Super Bowl XLV.  He joined New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora and Carolina Panthers kicker Rhys Lloyd for the annual “Super Bash,” the largest and only official NFL Super Bowl party in the United Kingdom.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: 
• The Livonia, Mich., native was originally selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.
• Released by the Panthers on Aug. 30, 2008 and signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent on Nov. 26, 2008.
• Released by the Jaguars on Sept. 6, 2009 and signed by the Chicago Bears as a free agent on Sept. 14, 2009.
• Released by the Bears on Sept. 4, 2010 and claimed off waivers by the Titans on Sept. 5, 2010.

COLLEGE:
• Played in 46 games with 32 starts for Penn State as a running back, middle linebacker, outside linebacker and defensive end.
• Recorded 177 tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception and 12 passes defensed.  Also, rushed 14 times for 59 yards and registered one reception for 19 yards.
• Started all 13 games as a senior.  Moved to his fourth different position
during his Nittany Lions career, taking over defensive end duties.  Registered 44 tackles and ranked second on the team with a career-high seven sacks.  Named Academic All-America first team.
• Started every game as a junior, lining up at outside linebacker for the first five contests before shifting to middle linebacker for the final seven.  Produced a career-high 76 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two passes defensed. Named Academic All-Big Ten Conference selection as a junior.
• Was a recipient of the Jim O’Hora Award, given to the team’s Most Improved Defensive Player as a sophomore.  Played in nine games with seven starts at middle linebacker.
• As a freshman, played in 12 games as a reserve running back and special teams contributor.  Carried the ball 14 times for 59 yards, caught one pass for 19 yards and posted three special teams tackles.
• Earned degree in management at Penn State.

PERSONAL: 
• Single.
• Attended Clarenceville (Mich.) High School and set Michigan state records amassing 134 career touchdowns, 51 scores as a senior, while totaling 7,800 career yards.
• Also lettered in basketball and track.  Won the state title in the 100-meter dash during his junior year.
• As a member of the Jaguars, established a program in the offseason with the linebackers to make bi-weekly visits to Wolfson Children’s Hospital, where the players visit with patients, sign autographs and distribute gifts.
• Born Timothy Bruce Shaw on March 27, 1984 in Exeter, England.