When Florida Atlantic began to go down the numerical roster to honor its seniors ahead of the Owls’ kickoff for Senior Night, it could’ve been confused for a glaring omission by beginning with No. 3, cornerback Shelton Lewis.
No. 2, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, is FAU’s all-time leading tackler and had his college career cut short earlier this season when he tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee in an October practice ahead of the Owls’ trip to Marshall.
Don’t worry. Al-Shaair wasn’t forgotten on Saturday at FAU Stadium. He was the grand finale.