Will Shields

Kansas City Chiefs

What is Will Shields known for?

Will Herthie Shields, born September 15, 1971 in Fort Riley, Kansas, is a celebrated former American football player best known for his outstanding career as an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). A notable alumnus of Lawton High School in Lawton, Oklahoma, Shields went on to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, earning consensus All-American honors and winning the prestigious Outland Trophy.

His professional career, entirely spent with the Kansas City Chiefs, is remarkable for the fact that he never missed a game in his 14 seasons. In addition to his iron-man streak, Shields' career was filled with numerous accolades. He was recognized as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2003, made the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, was selected to the Pro Bowl 12 times, made the All-Pro first team three times, and the All-Pro second team four times. Moreover, he was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

According to NFL stats, Shields played 224 games, started in 223 of them, and successfully recovered 9 fumbles. His legacy extends beyond his playing career as his jersey number 75 has been retired by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, an honor given to only sixteen players in the team’s history. Visit NFL.com or Pro Football Reference for detailed statistics about Will Shields' illustrious career.