Connor Shaw named to 2025 SEC Football Legends Class

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 22, 2025) – Connor Shaw is South Carolina’s representative on the Southeastern Conference’s 2025 Football Legends Class presented by T-Mobile, it was announced today.

The 2025 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the sport at their respective institutions.  This year’s class includes a Heisman Trophy winner, national champions, All-Americans, All-SEC selections, Academic All-Americans and NFL standouts.  The group represents teams that won SEC Championships, claimed Super Bowl titles and are represented in state, school and college football halls of fame.

Shaw, the winningest quarterback in South Carolina history, left an enduring legacy during his career from 2010 to 2013. A native of Flowery Branch, Ga,, Shaw posted a remarkable 27-5 record as a starter, including a perfect 17-0 mark at Williams-Brice Stadium. He ranks in the top 10 in eight major career categories at USC, including first in touchdowns responsible for and second in passing touchdowns. Known for his accuracy and toughness, Shaw delivered some of the program’s most iconic performances—such as completing 20 straight passes in a 2012 win over Missouri and leading a dramatic comeback against #5 Missouri in 2013 despite injury. In his final game, the Capital One Bowl, he accounted for five touchdowns and earned MVP honors. Shaw’s NFL career, which included time with the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears, was shortened by injury. He later returned to South Carolina in key staff roles and now works as a consultant, remaining closely connected to his alma mater.

The class will be honored at the 2025 SEC Football “Weekend of Champions” December 5-6 in Atlanta, Ga., highlighted by the annual SEC Legends Celebration presented by T-Mobile on Friday, December 5, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.  The group will also be recognized prior to the SEC Football Championship Game, which will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, December 6.

Below is a listing of the 2025 SEC Football Legends Class:

Alabama – C.J. Mosley, Linebacker, 2010-13

Arkansas – Kenoy Kennedy, Safety, 1996-99

Auburn – Cam Newton, Quarterback, 2010

Florida – Brandon Spikes, Linebacker, 2006-09

Georgia – Randy Johnson, Offensive Guard, 1973-75

Kentucky – Jacob Tamme, Tight End, 2004-07

LSU – Tyrann Mathieu, Cornerback, 2010-11

Ole Miss – William “Bill” Smith, Punter, 1983-86

Mississippi State – Gabe Jackson, Offensive Guard, 2009-13

Missouri – Mitch Morse, Offensive Lineman, 2010-14

Oklahoma – Lucious Selmon, Nose Guard, 1970-73

South Carolina – Connor Shaw, Quarterback, 2010-13

Tennessee – Kevin Burnett, Linebacker, 2000-04

Texas – Derrick Johnson, Linebacker, 2001-04

Texas A&M – R.C. Slocum, Texas A&M, 1989-2002

Vanderbilt – Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt, 2010-13