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2015 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 21 · #120 overall

Josh Shaw USC Draft

Josh Shaw was drafted No. 120 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft out of USC. 55 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value

Overall pick
#120
Round
4
Draft class
2015
NFL games
55
Career AV
7130th at USC

The pick

How Josh Shaw came off the board in 2015.

Drafted by

Cincinnati Bengals

Rd 4, Pick 21 · #120 overall · AFC North

Full 2015 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Cornerback CB
College
USC Pac-12 at the draft
Measurables
6'1" · 201 lbs
Hometown
Palmdale, CA
Pre-draft board
No. 171 prospect67.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

55 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value

Games played
55
Career approximate value
7130th among USC picks
AV with the drafting club
7100% of career value
Final season
20183 years after the draft

Around pick 120

Who came off the board on either side of Josh Shaw.

#118 Ramik Wilson ILB · KC Georgia #119 Andrew Donnal T · LAR Iowa #121 Doran Grant CB · PIT Ohio State #122 Za'Darius Smith DE · BAL Kentucky · 3× Pro Bowl

USC in the 2015 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#6 Leonard Williams DE · NYJ USC · 3× Pro Bowl #20 Nelson Agholor WR · PHI USC #125 Javorius Allen RB · BAL USC #198 Randall Telfer TE · CLE USC #219 Hayes Pullard ILB · CLE USC

Other CB picks from USC

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#18 Adoree' Jackson CB · TEN · 2017 USC #102 Mekhi Blackmon CB · MIN · 2023 USC #218 Kevon Seymour CB · BUF · 2016 USC #97 Jaylin Smith CB · HOU · 2025 USC #127 Iman Marshall CB · BAL · 2019 USC

Other players named Josh Shaw

Different people who share this name in the draft archive.

#172 Josh Shaw DT · SF · 2002 Michigan State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Josh Shaw in the 2015 NFL Draft

Josh Shaw is a Cornerback out of USC selected No. 120 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft. 55 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Josh Shaw drafted?

Josh Shaw was selected No. 120 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/josh-shaw.

What college did Josh Shaw play for?

Josh Shaw played college football at USC in the Pac-12. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.

How did Josh Shaw's NFL career turn out?

55 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/josh-shaw.