2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
37
SACKS
1.5
INT
0
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0
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0
2025 Projections
Receives extension from Saints
The Saints signed Shepherd to a one-year extension Monday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Shepherd has been an integral part of New Orleans' defensive line over his first two seasons with the team, recording 87 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, across 33 regular-season games (30 starts). The Fort Hays State product was previously under contract through the 2025 season, so this extensions will keep him in New Orleans for the next two years. Expect Shepherd to serve as one of the Saint's top interior defensive linemen again in 2025.
Shepherd has been an integral part of New Orleans' defensive line over his first two seasons with the team, recording 87 total tackles, including 4.5 sacks, across 33 regular-season games (30 starts). The Fort Hays State product was previously under contract through the 2025 season, so this extensions will keep him in New Orleans for the next two years. Expect Shepherd to serve as one of the Saint's top interior defensive linemen again in 2025.
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Measurables Review
How do Nathan Shepherd's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
315 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.09 secShuttle Time
4.53 secCone Drill
7.50 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
112 inHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
32.38 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Shepherd logged career highs in sacks (three) and tackles (50) during his first season in New Orleans. The six-year veteran will reprise a starting spot at defensive tackle alongside Khalen Saunders.
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Plays 16 games in 2024
Shepherd made one solo tackle during Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Buccaneers.
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Able to suit up Sunday
Shepherd (eye) is active for Sunday's Week 17 tilt against Las Vegas.
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Questionable to play vs. Raiders
Shepherd (eye) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders after logging a full practice Friday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
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Estimated as full participant
Shepherd (eye) was listed as a full participant on New Orleans' practice estimate Wednesday.
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Suffers eye injury, out Monday
Shepherd (eye) is inactive for Monday's Week 16 game against Green Bay.
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