Walsh Jesuit freshman quarterback Kinzy Shea has a scholarship offer from Penn State. His father, former Browns tight end Aaron Shea, caught his first Michigan touchdown against Penn State on a pass from Michigan quarterback Tom Brady. Now Penn State wants the next Shea on its side.

Akron Beacon Journal reporter Brad Bournival reports that Kinzy has offers from Penn State, Pitt, Kent State and Miami (Ohio). Brady is his godfather, adding another connection to a freshman already starting in the Ohio playoffs.

The Penn State connection started at Michigan

Aaron and Brady were Michigan roommates before they connected on that touchdown in 1998. It was a 26-yard wheel route that opened the scoring against Penn State.

The friendship carried into the next generation. When Kinzy was born in 2011, Aaron asked Brady to become his godfather. "It would be my honor," Brady replied, Sports Illustrated reported.

Cleveland selected Aaron out of Michigan in the 2000 draft's fourth round, 110th overall. He later worked in Cleveland's front office as well.

An injury put Shea into the offense

Starting quarterback David Ternosky was injured on Walsh Jesuit's second possession against Ursuline in October. Shea came off the bench after Ternosky's injury. He finished that appearance with two touchdown passes, including one to Walsh Jesuit receiver Cayden LeVert.

The Bishop Watterson game became Shea's first start. By November 6, he was starting against Hoban in the postseason and completed eight of 11 passes for 111 yards.

Shea's completion to Walsh Jesuit receiver Cam Brunson helped set up the Warriors' first touchdown in the 20-7 playoff victory. The Warriors advanced to the Division II, Region 5 semifinals against Nordonia.

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