Former South Carolina QB Connor Shaw in stable condition following collapse, per report
By Jyesha Nance
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After a scare on Wednesday, former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw is in stable condition and recovering from a collapse, as reported by the city of Simpsonville on Thursday.
“The Simpsonville Parks and Recreation Department and City of Simpsonville have Mr. Shaw and his family in our thoughts and prayers and wish Mr. Shaw a full and speedy recovery,” a release from the city said, per the Associated Press.
Shaw was coaching his son’s flag football team on Wednesday in Simpsonville at Gracely Park when he collapsed just 15 minutes into the game. He was rushed to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Shaw, 33, was a member of the Gamecocks from 2011 to 2013. During his time, he passed for 6,074 yards and ran for 1,693 yards while compiling a 27-5 career record. He was inducted into the school’s athletics hall of fame in 2021.
After his collegiate career, Shaw signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns in 2014. He played as an NFL quarterback from 2014-2018 with the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears. In 2020, Shaw returned to his alma mater to serve as the Director of Player Development, focusing on career development, leadership habits, and life skills.
