Harold Shaw came into the league as a 6th-round selection (176th overall) in 1998, drafted out of Southern Mississippi. His most recent season came in 2000 with NE, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4 catches for 42 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 230#
College
Southern Mississippi
Draft
Rd 6, 176th overall (1998)
Seasons
1998–2000
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology27th percentile among RBs · limited sample
11 games · 11 touches
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size51▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency27▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry21▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion27▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving38▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security60▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume32▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency46▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Harold Shaw has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with NE.
He has rushed for 35 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 42 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with NE: 31 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game17 vs BAL, 1999 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game31 on 2 catches vs BUF, 1999 Week 16
2000 splits
regular season2000 game log
Harold Shaw — common questions
- What position does Harold Shaw play?
- Harold Shaw is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Harold Shaw played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Harold Shaw has played for NE (1999–2000).
- Where did Harold Shaw go to college?
- Harold Shaw played college football at Southern Mississippi.
- When was Harold Shaw drafted?
- Harold Shaw was selected in round 6, 176th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Harold Shaw scored?
- Harold Shaw has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Harold Shaw's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Harold Shaw rated 43.2 for 2000, the 27th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Drew BledsoeQB · 2000
- Kevin FaulkRB · 2000
- Terry GlennWR · 2000
- Troy BrownWR · 2000
- J.R. RedmondRB · 2000
- Tony SimmonsWR · 2000
- Jermaine WigginsTE · 2000
- Tony CarterRB · 2000
Drafted in round 6, 1998
- Scott McGarrahanDB · pick 156
- Chris DraftOLB · pick 157
- Zack WalzLB · pick 158
- Fred ColemanWR · pick 160
- Chris BordanoLB · pick 161
- Carl HansenDT · pick 162
- Eric OgboguLB · pick 163
- Sammy WilliamsOT · pick 164
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