Sheppard also had six interceptions for eight yard, 21 pass breakups, and a fumble recovery, while playing in a total of 44 games.
[2] He was a three-star rated recruit and committed to play college football at the University of Cincinnati over offers from Kentucky, Marshall, UMass, NC State, Samford, South Alabama, Southern Miss, Temple, Tennessee State, Toledo, Troy, Tulane, USF, Western Kentucky and Western Michigan.
[10] After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Sheppard signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024.
[12][13] He was also selected by the Memphis Showboats in the eighth round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.
[15] On December 6, 2024, Sheppard signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL).