#15
Kingston Shaw
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Apopka, Fla. → The First Academy
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Illinois
Returning around him
- 3 Illinois players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (20 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Illinois · Last season: 9-4 (AP #23) · Talent rank #64 · 2026 recruiting class #24
Background
High School Three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals Position ranks: #99 (247), #101 (ESPN), #101 (Rivals) State ranks: #118 (ESPN), #119 (247), #145 (Rivals) Played for head coach Jeff Conaway at The First Academy 42 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks as a junior at Apopka Two-t...
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