HIGH SCHOOL CAREER: He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.4 seconds. He played in only six games during senior season due to back injury but still tallied 98 pancake blocks and an average grade of 88 percent on his blocking assignments. He averaged 16.3 pancake blocks per game and recorded 30 tackles and nine sacks on defense. He was a standout track athlete who competed in shot put and discus who was also recruited by Tennessee and Ole Miss. 

FROM HIS POSITION COACH: Mike Markuson (offensive line) – “I think the biggest thing about Shawn is that he continues to improve in all areas. He is a gifted guy. The way gifted guys improve is to go out with a good work ethic and try to refine their game in every way they can. He is a natural. To be able to move like he does is unreal; it is something you don’t coach. His biggest thing is trying to keep his weight down. He is good with his hands. He just swallows people up.” 

INSIDE INFORMATION: My favorite Razorback tradition is “the fight song.” Other than the seven-overtime victory at Ole Miss, my most memorable game is “Mississippi State because I had the chance to defeat a highly regarded opponent for the winning touchdown.” The team/player I am most looking forward to playing this year is “Tennessee.” If I could play in any college foot