With the 191st pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select CB JaCorey Shepherd of Kansas. Here are 10 facts about one of the newest Eagles cornerbacks ...
CB JaCorey Shepherd played his college ball at Kansas for the Jayhawks
Shepherd started every game during his junior and season seasons
Shepherd 75 tackles during the final two seasons of his career
Also a dynamic kick returner, Shepherd returned 63 kicks for 1,350 yards during his collegiate career
JaCorey was a nominee for the Big 12 Male Sportsperson of the Year in 2014
As a senior, Shepherd was labeled as a All-Big 12 performer by the Associated Press, ESPN, and the conference's coaches
Shepherd is from Mesquite, Texas and attended Mesquite Horn High School
In high school, Shepherd excelled as a reciever, defensive back, and punt returner and earned all-state honorable mention as a senior
Originally Shepherd was recruited as a wide receiver as he was ranked by Rivals.com as the 82nd-best wide receiver in the country
Shepherd majored in Mangement and Leadership while he was at Kansas
Here are 10 things Eagles fans should know about new cornerback JaCorey Shepherd ...
1. JaCorey Shepherd was the 191st overall selection in the 2015 NFL Draft.
2. Shepherd started every game over the past two seasons.
3. Over the past two years, Shepherd totaled 75 tackles.
4. Shepherd finished his Jayhawks career ranked fourth in kickoff return yardage with 1,350.
5. A star off the field, Shepherd was a nominee for the Big 12 Male Sportsperson of the Year award.
6. Shepherd earned first-team All-Big 12 accolades by the coaches as a senior.
7. A native of Mesquite, Texas, Shepherd played his high school football at Mesquite Horn High School.
8. At Mesquite Horn, Shepherd excelled as a receiver, defensive back and punt returner. He earned all-state honorable mention accolades as a senior.
9. Shepherd began his college career as a wide receiver.
10. During his time at Kansas, Shepherd majored in management and leadership.
