Education
He attended Cypress Ridge High School in Harris County, Texas, United States.
He attended Cypress Ridge High School in Harris County, Texas, United States.
He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles. As a senior, the 6-1, 179-pound Shepard rushed for 1,946 yards and 28 touchdowns and threw for 1,843 yards and 20 touchdowns. Shepard also led Cy-Ridge to a 17-5A district championship in 2007.
He has been compared to Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin by a Scouts, Incorporated. reporter.
Shepard started his high school career as quarterback. Although Shepard was heavily recruited by Texas and received interests from Florida, Michigan, and University of Southern California, he announced his decision to accept a scholarship from Louisiana State University on March 3, 2008.
He committed to Louisiana State University since he believed he will get the best chance at playing quarterback there. University of Southern California likewise found him to be a Reggie Bush-type player in their offense.
He graduated in December 2008 to start his college career a semester early.
Shepard stated that he intended to learn the team"s football system during Louisiana State University"s spring practices that year. He played in the 2009 Under Armour All-America Game on January 4, 2009. As of March 2009, he was ranked as the #3 Athlete on ESPN150 for the high school class of 2009.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers After one day being released from the Philadelphia Eagles, Shepard was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 1, 2013.
Shepard was named as special teams captain for the 2015 season, due to his leadership and strong performance as a gunner. According to a December 1, 2008 report by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Shepard"s mother is a medical recruiter for a local hospital, and his father runs his own construction business.