Frostburg State University Athletics

Keith Shorter established himself as one of the top players in Frostburg State football history during his standout career as a defensive back and return specialist and as a high jumper on the Bobcat track and field team.

Shorter made an immediate impact as a freshman, recording 62 tackles and four interceptions. He was also instrumental on special teams, averaging 16.0 yards per kickoff and 6.5 yards per punt return. As a sophomore, Shorter made 52 stops and tied for the team lead with four interceptions, and he added a combined 14 punt/kickoff returns for a total of 92 yards.

The Bobcats, just 6-14 in Shorter's first two seasons, turned the corner and posted an outstanding 18-3 combined record in the final half of his playing career. As a junior, Shorter helped lead FSU to a 9-1 finish, posting 41 tackles and two more interceptions.

Shorter capped his football career with a stellar senior season, recording 42 tackles and a Bobcat single-season record eight interceptions as Frostburg State went 9-2 and advanced to the ECAC South Region Championship game. He earned Division III Third-Team All-America honors from both the Football Gazette and Champion U.S.A.

Shorter, who started all 41 of FSU's games during his four seasons, finished with a then school-record 18 career interceptions, and he ranked second in that category at the time of his induction.

As a standout with the Bobcat track and field team, Shorter won three Mason-Dixon Conference titles in the high jump and added three more top-six finishes. His best marks were 6'7.5" (indoor) and 6'7.0" (outdoor).