RALEIGH, N.C. – Six Shaw University football student-athletes earned All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) postseason honors following the 2026 season, highlighting a year of growth and improvement for the Bears.

Shaw placed two players on the All-CIAA First Team, three on the Second Team and one on the All-CIAA Rookie Team, recognizing the contributions of several key performers who helped the Bears double their win total from the 2025 campaign.

Leading the way for Shaw were senior running back Trey Thorpe and offensive lineman Ashton Williams, who earned All-CIAA First Team recognition. Thorpe emerged as one of the conference's top rushing threats, consistently providing production out of the backfield, while Williams anchored an offensive line that helped establish one of the CIAA's most productive rushing attacks.

The Bears added three All-CIAA Second Team selections in wide receiver Reggie King Jr., tight end Keyshaun Powell and linebacker Quadir McEachin.

King provided a reliable receiving threat in Shaw's passing attack, while Powell played a key role as both a receiving option and blocker in the Bears' offensive success. Defensively, McEachin served as a steady presence at linebacker, delivering timely stops and providing leadership throughout the season.

Rounding out Shaw's postseason recognition was defensive back Kristopher Young, who earned a spot on the All-CIAA Rookie Team. Young made an immediate impact in the Bears' secondary during his first collegiate season, establishing himself as a promising young defensive talent.

The six selections reflect the progress made by Shaw throughout the 2026 campaign. Their contributions on both sides of the football helped the Bears double their win total from a season ago and build momentum heading into the 2027 season.

With a combination of veteran leadership and emerging young talent, Shaw's All-CIAA honorees helped lay the foundation for continued growth within the program under head coach Lamar Manigo.

Shaw's 2026 All-CIAA Football Selections

All-CIAA First Team

• Trey Thorpe – Running Back

• Ashton Williams – Offensive Lineman

All-CIAA Second Team

• Reggie King Jr. – Wide Receiver

• Keyshaun Powell – Tight End

• Quadir McEachin – Linebacker

All-CIAA Rookie Team

• Kristopher Young – Defensive Back