HIGH SCHOOL: Shinault excelled in football, wrestling, and track at Oak Grove High School. He led the conference in sacks with 12 and tackles for loss with 21. He received multiple athletic honors, including being named All-Conference twice and All-Region in 2023. He was also a team captain and helped lead the team to an undefeated conference championship in 2023.

PERSONAL: The son of Charlotte and Robbie Shinault, he plans to major in Business at Carson-Newman. He was an honor roll student in high school and collected a welding certificate upon graduation.