Shaun Dolac

Shaun Dolac
No. 56 – Los Angeles Rams
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2001-09-14) September 14, 2001
West Seneca, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest Seneca East Senior (NY)
CollegeBuffalo (2020–2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles25
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Shaun W. Dolac[1] (born September 14, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Buffalo Bulls.

Early life

Dolac graduated from West Seneca East Senior High School in West Seneca, New York where he was nominated for the Connolly Cup[2], and then spent one year at Milford Academy.[3] He committed to playing college football for the Buffalo Bulls, joining the team as a preferred walk-on.[4]

College career

In his first two collegiate seasons in 2020 and 2021, Dolac recorded 44 tackles with six and a half being for a loss, and a sack and a half in 19 games.[5][6] He had a breakout 2022 season, where he totaled 147 tackles with 14 being for a loss, four and a half sacks, seven pass deflections, and three forced fumbles, en route to being named first-team all-Mid-American Conference (MAC).[7][8] In 2023, Dolac played in just four games due to a season-ending injury, finishing with 32 tackles, with three being for a loss, and an interception.[9][10] Following the season, Dolac chose to transfer to Utah State, but after the spring semester opted to return to Buffalo.[11] Midway through the 2024 season, he was named a midseason All-American after leading the nation in tackles to that point.[12] After the regular season, he was named a Consensus All-American. He was the first player in school history to be named to the first team by the Associated Press, The Sporting News or the Walter Camp Football Foundation.[13] After a win in the 2025 Bahamas Bowl, he finished the season with a school-record 168 total tackles.[14] His total tackles and 177 interception return yards also led the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.[15]

College statistics

Buffalo Bulls
Season GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles Kick
Solo Ast Cmb TfL Sck Yds Int Yds PD FR Yds FF Blk
2020 7 6 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 12 20 17 37 6 1.5 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2022 13 97 50 147 13.5 4.5 29 0 0 7 0 0 3 0
2023 4 17 15 32 2.5 0 0 1 32 0 0 0 0 0
2024 13 82 86 168 19 6.5 30 5 177 5 0 0 0 0
Career 49 222 169 391 42 12.5 68 6 209 12 0 0 3 1

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m)		 221 lb
(100 kg)		 30 in
(0.76 m)		 9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)		 4.63 s 1.53 s 2.69 s 4.22 s 6.93 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 25 reps
All values from Pro Day[16]

Dolac was not invited to participate in the Senior Bowl or the NFL Scouting Combine, possibly because he was considered undersized for his position.[17]

Los Angeles Rams

Dolac signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2025.[18] Dolac recorded 14 tackles in the team's first two preseason games and made the 53-man active roster to start the season.[17] He made his NFL debut in the team's season opener against the Houston Texans on special teams. Dolac's first career tackle came on a punt return by Jaylin Noel in the second quarter.[19] He played on defense for the first time in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens, and recorded seven tackles, including a tackle for loss[20] on a Justice Hill carry.[21] Dolac played in all 17 of Los Angeles' regular season contests during his rookie campaign, recording 25 combined tackles while playing primarily on special teams. On January 6, 2026, Dolac was placed on injured reserve due to a PCL injury suffered in the team's Week 18 contest against the Arizona Cardinals.[22]

NFL career statistics

Legend

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD FF Fum FR Yds TD
2025 LAR 17 0 25 16 9 0.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 17 0 25 16 9 0.0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Personal life

Dolac is Christian and has four siblings.[23] His father died of esophageal cancer in 2016.[23]

References

  1. ^ "College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Commencement" (PDF). University at Buffalo. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  2. ^ "Mike Rigerman named 2018 Connolly Cup winner". WKBW 7 News Buffalo. December 2, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  3. ^ "Shaun Dolac". University at Buffalo. August 29, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Lenzi, Rachel (October 18, 2024). "UB's Shaun Dolac rose from walk-on to nation's leading tackler. How did he do it? And what's next?". Buffalo News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Shaun Dolac". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Lenzi, Rachel (July 22, 2024). "UB linebacker Shaun Dolac left for one semester. Now he's back, and 'his heart never left'". Buffalo News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  7. ^ Graham, Andrew (May 2, 2024). "Utah State, former Buffalo LB Shaun Dolac re-enters NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Lenzi, Rachel. "Shaun Dolac discusses the impact of the UB athletic facilities". Buffalo News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  9. ^ Helms, Will (August 14, 2024). "Buffalo Bulls' Top 10 Returning Players in 2024 Include Shaun Dolac, Marcus Fuqua". College Football Network. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "Shaun Dolac 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  11. ^ Graham, Andrew. "After transferring away for a semester, Shaun Dolac is back where he belongs in Buffalo". On3. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  12. ^ Bronstein, Jonah. "UB's Shaun Dolac, WNY'er leading nation in tackles, named midseason All-American". WIVB.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Dolac Named Consensus All-American". University at Buffalo. December 13, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  14. ^ "Bahamas Bowl champs!". www.buffalo.edu. University at Buffalo. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  15. ^ "2024 College Football Leaders". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  16. ^ "Shaun Dolac College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  17. ^ a b Miller, Ryan (August 26, 2025). "Did Bills whiff by not signing hometown star who made Rams 53-man roster?". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  18. ^ Jackson, Stu (April 28, 2025). "Rams agree to terms with 17 undrafted free agents". TheRams.com.
  19. ^ "Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams - September 7th, 2025". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  20. ^ Alfaro-Donis, Fernando (October 15, 2025). "What Separates the Rams From the Crowd". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  21. ^ "Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens - October 12th, 2025". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  22. ^ "Rams Send Burgeoning Rookie to Injured Reserve". si.com. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  23. ^ a b Mattingly, Mallory (December 10, 2024). "College LB Grounded in Christ Despite Tragedy". Movieguide. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
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