Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers

2023 [Freshman]: Helped Northwest to a 7-3 overall record and an appearance in the MACCC Playoffs...played in nine games for the Rangers, totaling 39 tackles (20 solo), 19 assists, three hurries, 2.5 sacks, one pass breakup and an interception...earned a season-high eight tackles against East Mississippi on October 5...notched his only interception of the season in the Rangers’ road victory at Mississippi Delta on October 12....off the field, named to the Spring 2024 President’s List.

High School: Played for head coach Philip Wasson at Tri-County Academy...helped the Rebels to a 12-2 overall record and a runner-up finish in the MAIS Class AAAA State Championship as a senior...tallied 82 tackles, nine interceptions, six tackles-for-loss and three forced fumbles during his senior campaign...also played offense, accounting for 1,041 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns...voted team captain ahead of his senior season...recipient of several awards and accolades, including District 2-AAAA Defensive Player of Year, All-MAIS defensive back and Second Team All-Capital selection...off the field, a consistent member of the school’s Honor Roll...received recruiting interest from Southwestern Oklahoma State, Faulkner University and several MACCC programs.

Personal: Son of Pam and Spence Shepherd...has two siblings, Cade (22) and Lily Peyton (15)...mother, Pam, played basketball for Holmes Community College...father, Spence, played football at Delta State...older brother, Cade, played football at both Hinds (2020-21) and Southern Miss (2022)...hobbies include hunting, working out and hanging out with friends...studying criminal justice...born June 7, 2004.