Derrick Shepard (defensive lineman)
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Born: | Dayton, Ohio | May 29, 1975||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Dayton (OH) Meadowdale | ||||
College: | Georgia Tech | ||||
Undrafted: | 1998 | ||||
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Player stats at ArenaFan.com |
Derrick L. Shepard is a former
After spending two years in training camps with the
Early life
He attended Meadowdale High School in Dayton, Ohio.
College career
Upon his graduation, Shepard received a scholarship to play football at
Statistics
Season | Team | GS | GP | Solo | Ast | Total | FF | FR | PBU | Pres | TFL | SACK | INT | |
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1997[4] | Georgia Tech | 12 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
1996[5] | Georgia Tech | 11 | 11 | 34 | 23 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 1 | |
1995[6] | Georgia Tech | 11 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 39 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | |
1994[7] | Georgia Tech | 6 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Totals | 40 | 34 | 59 | 52 | 111 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 34 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 1 |
Professional career
Miami Dolphins
After not hearing his named called in the
New England Patriots
In 1999, Shepard signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots.[9] He was waived on August 1, 1999.[10]
Arizona Rattlers
In 2000, Shepard tried his hand at Arena football, signing with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He recorded 4.5 tackles, 1 sack and two pass breakups on the season.[11]
Detroit Fury
On April 11, 2001, Shepard was traded to the Detroit Fury for Kelvin Ingram. He played in just one game, recording a sack. He was waived on June 20, 2001.
Tennessee Valley Vipers
In 2002, Shepard played for the
Cincinnati Swarm
In 2003, Shepard played with the Cincinnati Swarm also of the af2.
Louisville Fire
In 2004, Shepard joined the Louisville Fire, also of the af2.[12] On August 11, 2004, Shepard scored the game-winning touchdown against the Quad City Steamwheelers in a 53–48 game.[13]
Dayton Warbirds
Miami Valley Silverbacks
In 2010, Shepard was an offensive and defensive line coach for the
Coaching career
Miami Valley/Dayton Silverbacks
In 2008, Shepard was named the head coach of the
In 2010, the Silverbacks hired a former teammate and coach of Shephard's in Brian Wells. Wells signed Shepard as a player for the Silverbacks, but after just one game, Shepard joined the coaching staff working with the offensive and defensive lines.
In 2011, Shepard returned to the role of head coach for the Silverbacks, as they had found a new home at Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio.[17] Shepard led the Silverbacks to a 5–5 record and earned the team their second-straight playoff berth. Their .500 winning percentage for the season was a Silverbacks record, until it was broken in 2012. Following the 2011 season, Shepard resigned as the Silverbacks head coach.[18]
In 2012, Shepard was once again the offensive and defensive line coach for the Silverbacks.[19] He also received a role in the front office as the public relations director.
Dayton Wolfpack
On December 31, 2016, the
Head coaching record
Team | Year | Regular season | Post season | |||||||
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Won | Lost | Ties | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
MV | 2009 | 0 | 10 | 0 | .000 | 6th in CIFL | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
DAY | 2011 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 3rd in CIFL | 0 | 1 | .000 | Lost to Marion Blue Racers in CIFL Semi-Final |
MV/DAY Total | 5 | 15 | 0 | .250 | 0 | 1 | .000 | |||
Total | 5 | 15 | 0 | .250 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
References
- ^ Sam Heys. "Bill Lewis Q & A". www.gtalumni.com. Georgia Tech Alumni. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "Tech storms past Wolfpack". The Augusta Chronicle. September 8, 1996. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "Derrick Sheppard". www.sports-reference.com. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on November 11, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "1997 Statistics" (PDF). www.grfx.cstv.com. Georgia Institute of Technology. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "1996 Final Statistics" (PDF). www.grfx.cstv.com. Georgia Institute of Technology. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "1995 Statistics" (PDF). www.grfx.cstv.com. Georgia Institute of Technology. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 25, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "1994 Final Statistics" (PDF). www.grfx.cstv.com. Georgia Institute of Technology. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 16, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
- ^ "Dolphins News: Nine Rookie FAs Signed". April 21, 1998. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "Derrick Shepard". www.patriots.iccllc.com. New England Patriots. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "Transactions". Seattle Times. August 1, 1999.
- ^ "2000 Arizona Rattlers". www.arenafan.com. Arena Fan. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "Fire Assigned Six Players". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. February 12, 2004. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "The Fire Wire". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. August 11, 2004. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "Miami Valley Silverbacks Strengthen D-Line". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. March 12, 2010. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "CIFL 2010 Season - Miami Vy Silverbacks". www.ciflfootball.com. Continental Indoor Football League. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "Shepard named new Silverbacks coach". Dayton Daily News. October 14, 2008. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ Monica McGee (March 8, 2011). "Silverbacks Season Opener at Hara Arena a Smashing Success". www.mostmetro.com. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "Coach resigns from Silverbacks". Dayton Daily News. June 15, 2011. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ B.J. Bethel (April 14, 2012). "Silverbacks go for franchise wins mark". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "2017 Coaches For The Dayton Wolfpack Announced". National Arena League. December 31, 2016. Archived from the original on January 21, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.