Brenton D. Shavers was a two-sport athlete for Simpson. He was a four-year letterwinner for the track team from 1989-92, and also lettered for the football team in 1990. He was an indoor All-American, placing 5th in the 4x4 relay in 1990. He was also an outdoor All-American, placing 5th in the decathlon and 4th in the 110 hurdles in 1989.