Russell Shepard, Wide Receiver, LSU Tigers 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Measurables

6’0″ 185 pounds

Scouting Report

Suspended for the first three games of the 2011 season by the NCAA. Versatile player who came to LSU as one of the top rated dual threat quarterbacks coming out of high school, and played mainly running back and quarterback in his first two seasons at LSU. Switched to wide receiver in 2010 and actually had a decent year there, catching 33 balls with just one touchdown. In LSU’s offense last year, passing wasn’t exactly featured so Shepard only caught 14 passes, but four went for touchdowns. He has phenomenal speed and quickness, and is a sick athlete. IF he can keep his head on straight, he should be one of the best players on the team this year and should be a third or fourth round pick in the draft based on his raw talent alone. I’m not so sure that’s going to happen, and as of right now, he’d probably rate as a late round pick or priority free agent who has athletic upside but no proven abilities at any true position.