Edell Shepherd
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Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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Born: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | May 18, 1980||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Susan Miller Dorsey (Los Angeles, California) | ||||||
College: | San Jose State | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2002 | ||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Edell Eugene Shepherd (born May 18, 1980) is a former
Shepherd was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans and Detroit Lions.
Early years
Growing up in the
College career
Shepherd attended
Professional career
Chicago Bears (2002)
Shepherd signed with Chicago on April 23, 2002, as an
Scottish Claymores (2003)
In the spring of 2003, the Chicago Bears assigned Shepherd to the NFL Europe team Scottish Claymores.[1]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2003–2005)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Shepherd on September 2, 2003, three days after the Bears cut Shepherd.[5] Making his NFL debut on December 7, Shepherd played two games for the Buccaneers in 2003.[6] An offensive pass interference penalty on fellow wide receiver Charles Lee voided what would have been a 28-yard reception by Shepherd.[7] On December 28, in the season finale, Shepherd made 4 receptions for 38 yards.[6]
After spending 2004 on the disabled list, Shepherd played in all regular season games in 2005.[2] That season, Shepherd made 6 receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown.[8]
In the Buccaneers' 17–10 loss on January 7, 2006, to the Washington Redskins in the wild card round of the 2005 postseason, Shepherd dropped a 35-yard pass with fewer than 3 minutes left in the game on 3rd down and 10. Video replay showed that Shepherd lost control of the ball before he landed on the ground; otherwise his catch and following extra point would have tied the game.[9]
Houston Texans (2006)
Signing with the Houston Texans on September 3, 2006,[10] Shepherd played seven games for Houston in 2006 and made 3 receptions for 22 yards.[11]
Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos (2007–2008)
He spent 2007 out of the league after being released by Detroit.
On July 26, 2008, Shepherd was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn ACL.[12]
References
- ^ a b Haggerty, Anthony. "The sword's my shepherd". Glasgow Daily Record. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Edell Shepherd". Houston Texans. Archived from the original on November 9, 2006.
- ^ "Edell Shepherd". San Jose State Spartans. Archived from the original on January 3, 2005.
- ^ Stephens, Eric (December 1, 2001). "He'd Trade His Spartan Lifestyle for NFL". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
- ^ Stroud, Rick (September 3, 2003). "Bucs bring back LB Smith, WR Davis for practice squad". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ a b "Edell Shepherd game log, 2003". NFL. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ Stroud, Rick (December 11, 2003). "Bucs suddenly have some speed". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ "Edell Shepherd game logs, 2005". NFL. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ La Canfora, Jason (January 8, 2006). "Stop and Go for Redskins". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- ^ Pasquarelli, Len (September 3, 2006). "Texans release Robaire Smith as makeover continues". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "Edell Shepherd game logs, 2006". NFL. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ Klis, Mike (July 26, 2008). "Shepherd out for season". Denver Post.