LAD_Brooklyn Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Now go play like a Jet. Bio: Three-year starter who was named MIAA Defensive Player of the Year and earned Second Team D-II All-America honors as a senior. Made 38 tackles (12.5 for loss) with four sacks to earn an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Named Second Team All-MIAA and recorded 61 tackles (9.5 for loss), three sacks and two forced fumbles in 2016. Earned Third Team All-MIAA honors and posted 69 tackles (five for loss) and three sacks as a sophomore. Started his career at Simon Fraser University in Canada. Pos: Large, athletic defensive tackle prospect with tremendous upside. Quick, explosive and plays with proper pad level. Resilient, keeps his feet moving and works his hands to shed blockers. Fluidly changes direction with the ability to immediately alter his angle of attack, easily redirects to ball carriers and has proven to be a disruptive force. Intense, stays with the action and makes a lot of athletic plays. Very athletics and possesses size and growth potential. Neg: Must develop more moves to get off blocks. Often tied up and blocks when he should not. Was never a dominant pass rusher at the small-school level. Analysis: Shepherd is an athletic defensive line prospect with a great deal of underlying athleticism and tremendous upside potential. He’ll need time to develop his game and improve his playing strength but if focused on the task at hand and properly coached, Shepherd should develop into a starter at the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetNation Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 With their second pick of the 2018 NFL draft in the third round (72nd overall), the Jets have taken Fort Hays State Defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd. Projected to go in round 2 of the draft by NFL.com, here’s what the site had to say regarding the 315 lb Ontario, Canada native. Player Bio A native of Ontario, Canada, Shepherd was a 205-pound linebacker in high school before attending Simon Fraser University. Over the next couple of years, he continued to grow, eventually playing in nine games as a redshirt freshman for the Clan in 2012 (20 tackles, seven for loss, 2.5 sacks). Eventually, he made his way to Kansas to play for the Tigers after an FHSU coach saw his highlight tape. In 2015, Shepherd was a third-team All-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association selection after starting all 12 games (69 tackles, five for loss, three sacks, two blocked kicks). He was a second-team all-conference pick the next season, posting 61 tackles, 9.5 for loss, three sacks, and two forced fumbles. Shepherd ended his career with a second-team Associated Press Division II All-American senior campaign, also earning the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year award. He compiled just 38 stops in 2017, but 12.5 of those went for losses, including four sacks. Analysis By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst Draft Projection Round 2 NFL Comparison Akiem Hicks Overview Shepherd is raw, but he could be well worth a team’s time as a day two selection thanks to his NFL-caliber traits and his flashes as a pass rusher. Shepherd lined up inside in college, but may be better suited as a 4i or five-technique in a 3-4 front. While he won’t be ready early on, he has the ability to become a productive NFL starter and his practices at the Senior Bowl showed that he could handle the step up in competition. Strengths Looks the part in the pads Has added almost 100 pounds to his frame since high school and he still has room for strength gains Has tapered frame with good length Self-aware Diagnoses and works on his weaknesses Plus athlete with flexible hips and good lateral quickness His physical traits and athletic ability will be considered moldable clay by NFL evaluators and coaches Flashes a big-time hand slap and hip flip to hurl himself around a blocker’s edge as a rusher Athletic when pursuing in space Weaknesses Still very raw and has yet to get even a taste of the level of competition headed his way His first couple of seasons could be redshirt years Needs to develop a much better feel for blocking schemes Allows down blocks to get too far into him Tries to fight off double teams with force over technique Hands need development to help unleash his potential at the point of attack Unable to dominate his opposition as often as expected Gets glued to blocks Needs to play with more edge on the field Following the departure of Muhammad Wilkerson, the Jets had a need along the defensive line and they hope Shepherd fits the bill. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Play like a jet=Suck?Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Ok, how many of you heard of fort hayes state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 TFW you haven’t even heard of the school, let alone the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baeton Manning Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I graduated from one of Canada's top business schools with really good grades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I’ve never heard of it but apparently this dude lit up the combine Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen X Jet Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Mayock seems high on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 So... they went DT. Yeah, this should go over well. Welcome Shepherd and good luck, because while it's not your fault, you won't so well received by many fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan24 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Trust the process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryu79 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Can he play guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 From the size of this guy it looks like he wants to go eat a g'damn snack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony MaC Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 DT was actually kind of a need just as any other position after the sons all left. Don't know anything about him, hope he kicks ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I’m actually cool with this...we really just didn’t have anyone worth a damn on the DL besides Leo Williams. And the OL on the board were such a reach in the 3rd round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bugg Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 "Has added almost 100 pounds to his frame since high school and he still has room for strength gains.." What the .... Canada has some pretty lax PED enforcement. Jump to your own conclusions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Yesterday we drafted a GOD QB today we draft a SHEPHERD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletKnight89 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Real solid pick. PFF ranked him 62nd overall on their big board. Mayock seems to like him a lot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Sounds like Macc's Glad Ducasse moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 25 years old, plays DT, played for a unhearded of school and doesn’t help the ******* offense. ******* dickheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, New York Mick said: 25 years old, plays DT, played for a unhearded of school and doesn’t help the ******* offense. ******* dickheads. Old man playing a young mans game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, New York Mick said: 25 years old, plays DT, played for a unhearded of school and doesn’t help the ******* offense. ******* dickheads. Hey, we are lucky Bowles let us get one offensive pick, you wanted two?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, Gen X Jet said: Mayock seems high on him And the Jets seem to be ******* high for drafting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, NoBowles said: Hey, we are lucky Bowles let us get one offensive pick, you wanted two?? Bowles is a DICK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, TuscanyTile2 said: From the size of this guy it looks like he wants to go eat a g'damn snack. Snacks 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Some of you are ridiculous when you don’t get your way. You don’t know more than a scout/GM who has been on the job for 25+ years. give it a mother*cking rest. The only thing I don’t love is the fact he’s 24. But he’s BPA and a solid need in the 3rd though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, New York Mick said: 25 years old, plays DT, played for a unhearded of school and doesn’t help the ******* offense. ******* dickheads. Don't hold back. How do you really feel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, Patriot Killa said: Some of you are ridiculous when you don’t get your way. You don’t know more than a scout/GM who has been on the job for 25+ years. give it a mother*cking rest. The only thing I don’t love his the fact he’s 24. He’s BPA and a solid need in the 3rd though. Dude have you been following the Jets under the Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles regime? We question and mock everything they do, because its usually bad. 25+ years scouting........ we haven't won jack sh*t in 49 years.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Most Jets fans dont seem to realize that DL is actually a need for us now. Experts seem high on him so Okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointdexter Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Macc gonna Macc. Maybe one day this idiot will wake up and realize we need to build up the offense. I'm sure Darnold is just thrilled with this pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Prolly play DE for us, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully80 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Raw as can be, 25 years old, played against borderline high schoolers. Ecstatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 23 minutes ago, TeddEY said: TFW you haven’t even heard of the school, let alone the player. It's obvious to me right now that the Jets just don't understand what the draft is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, Sully80 said: Raw as can be, 25 years old, played against borderline high schoolers. Ecstatic. LOL the thought that NY Jets scouts actually scouted this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 James Harrison was an UDFA, just sayin. It's all a crap shoot. But, Jet fans are mad because we didn't take Orlando Brown, a guy who literally had 1 of the worst showings in combine history because he plays offense, lol. Most boards had this guy going BEFORE the 72nd pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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