I talked Adam Shaw Adam Shaw 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB/QB Pascack Valley | 2026 State NJ up all season long and I will continue to through the offseason until he gets the recognition he deserves. Currently ranked as the #12 QB in the 2026 NJ class, I am confident Adam will break the top 10 in the near future. Before we dive into the 2025 season, we need to put attention towards how well Adam and Pascack Valley performed in 2024.

As mentioned before, Adam has proven on the field that he is a force to be reckoned with. A QB with all the tools needed to lead his team to a state championship run, Adam led Pascack Valley to a 10 win season and a section title in 2024. Adam has a cannon for an arm, outthrowing coverages in every matchup of the year. I am thoroughly impressed with the ease at which Adam can get the ball down the field quickly. He found success at every level down field, as he threw for 1342 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. With poise in the pocket, Adam not only stayed calm and collected as he scanned the field, but also has the ability to absolutely dominate a defense on the ground. In 2024, Adam ran for 999 yards and found the end zone 15 times. Adam is truly the full package.

One of the top QBs in the entire state, Adam Shaw Adam Shaw 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB/QB Pascack Valley | 2026 State NJ showed this past weekend why he deserves to be in the conversation as one of the very best. In the 35-7 victory over a talented River Dell, Adam accounted for every one of his team’s scores, as he connected 4 times through the air and ran one into the end zone as well.

Adam is a true do-it-all player for Pascack Valley. Leading his team to a 6-1 record, Adam has demonstrated that he can stay composed under duress and can perform at a very high level in any situation. What makes Adam so dangerous is the amount of ways he can hurt opposing defenses. Adam has a hair trigger release, allowing him to get the ball to his receiver extremely quickly and before the pass rush can get to him. On top of that, Adam’s arsenal of throws gives him the ability to get the ball to his receiver regardless if it’s a short, quick route or a lofty pass he has to get over DBs. Against River Dell, Adam went 9-11 for 175 yards and 4 touchdowns. If those statistics weren’t enough, Adam also carved through the River Dell defense as he rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown. Pascack Valley has their toughest matchup of the season this weekend against undefeated Old Tappan. Adam has the ability to cement his legacy in a game like this.