Get To Know JaCorey Shepherd

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
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CB JaCorey Shepherd played his college ball at Kansas for the Jayhawks

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Shepherd started every game during his junior and season seasons
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Shepherd started every game during his junior and season seasons

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Shepherd 75 tackles during the final two seasons of his career
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Shepherd 75 tackles during the final two seasons of his career

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Also a dynamic kick returner, Shepherd returned 63 kicks for 1,350 yards during his collegiate career
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Also a dynamic kick returner, Shepherd returned 63 kicks for 1,350 yards during his collegiate career

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JaCorey was a nominee for the Big 12 Male Sportsperson of the Year in 2014
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JaCorey was a nominee for the Big 12 Male Sportsperson of the Year in 2014

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As a senior, Shepherd was labeled as a All-Big 12 performer by the Associated Press, ESPN, and the conference's coaches
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As a senior, Shepherd was labeled as a All-Big 12 performer by the Associated Press, ESPN, and the conference's coaches

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Shepherd is from Mesquite, Texas and attended Mesquite Horn High School
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Shepherd is from Mesquite, Texas and attended Mesquite Horn High School

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In high school, Shepherd excelled as a reciever, defensive back, and punt returner and earned all-state honorable mention as a senior
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In high school, Shepherd excelled as a reciever, defensive back, and punt returner and earned all-state honorable mention as a senior

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Originally Shepherd was recruited as a wide receiver as he was ranked by Rivals.com as the 82nd-best wide receiver in the country
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Originally Shepherd was recruited as a wide receiver as he was ranked by Rivals.com as the 82nd-best wide receiver in the country

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Shepherd majored in Mangement and Leadership while he was at Kansas
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Shepherd majored in Mangement and Leadership while he was at Kansas

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