Sheppard, who transferred to Colorado ahead of the 2024 season, made an immediate impact under Colorado coach Deion Sanders. The 6-foot-3 wideout brought physicality, veteran poise, and high-level experience from his SEC days at Vanderbilt.
With Colorado’s offense struggling to produce a run game, Sheppard remained a steady option for the Browns' new rookie quarterback, Shedeur Sanders.
Sheppard finished the 2024 campaign with 48 receptions, 621 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. Numbers that didn’t pop off the page but reflected his reliability among an expansive receiver room crowded with talent.