Portland State Football has awarded the AJ Schlatter Memorial Scholarship to junior defensive end Slade Shufelt for the 2024 season. Shufelt, a former walk-on, became a starter in 2023 and earned an athletics scholarship, now receiving the AJ Schlatter Memorial Scholarship for his on-field and academic success as well as local ties. Coach Bruce Barnum praised Shufelt, stating, "Slade embodies everything that AJ was about."

By the Numbers
  • Shufelt made 16 tackles, five tackles for loss, and a team-high 3.5 sacks in 2023
  • Shufelt was an Academic All-Big Sky Conference honoree for the second straight season
State of Play
  • Portland State completed the second day of spring practice on Wednesday
  • The Spring Game is scheduled for April 27 at Hillsboro Stadium
  • Coach Bruce Barnum underwent knee replacement surgery and has returned to coaching
  • Portland State has 10 new faces on the field for spring practice
Bottom Line

Slade Shufelt has been awarded the prestigious AJ Schlatter Memorial Scholarship for his outstanding performance on and off the field, embodying the spirit of the former Viking. Portland State Football continues with spring practice, gearing up for the upcoming Spring Game.