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Nathan Shepherd

DT • NO

Nathan Shepherd

No current projection or ECR • Last NFL stats 2025

Photo: nflverse / NFL.com
General Value100FLIQ value signal • available player evidence, league and roster context
Age32.0
Height6'4"
Weight315 lb
CollegeFort Hays State
Experience9 years
Depth chart#1
2026 projected standing

Where Nathan Shepherd ranks

Every active, team-assigned DT is included—even without a current projection.

NFL DT rank#41 of 158

League-wide projected fantasy points

NO DT rank#2 of 5

Projected rank within this NFL team

Projected fantasy points0.0

standard PPR scoring

2026 Sleeper projection

Season Projection

Projected points0.00
Dynasty ADP—
Tackles / solo40.0 / 21.0
Sacks / INT2.5 / 0.0

NO defense

Team Depth Chart

See the selected IDP’s competition, supporting unit, and Sleeper-listed defensive role.

Sleeper directory

Defensive line 15

NT2Christen MillerActiveRDE2John RidgewayQuestionableNT3Khristian BoydActiveDL4Fadil DiggsActiveNT1Davon GodchauxActiveRDE1Nathan ShepherdActiveViewingLDE1Vernon BroughtonActiveDL8Bryan BreseeIRDL9Ethan WestbrooksActiveDL10Jay'Viar SuggsActiveLOLB1Carl GrandersonActiveROLB1Chase YoungActiveLOLB2Cameron JordanQuestionableLDE2Colby WoodenActiveDL15JWJonah WilliamsActive
Linebackers 10
LILB1Kaden EllissActiveRILB1Pete WernerQuestionableROLB2Anfernee JenningsActiveRILB2Danny StutsmanActiveLILB2Isaiah StalbirdActiveLILB3Chris RumphQuestionableRILB3Jaylan FordIRROLB3Tyree WilsonActiveLB9Jackson SirmonActiveLB10Quentin PolingInactive
Defensive backs 15
NB1Jonas SankerActiveFS1Julian BlackmonActiveSS1Justin ReidActiveLCB1Kool-Aid McKinstryActiveSS2Jordan HowdenActiveRCB2Martin EmersonActiveFS3Lorenzo StylesIRDB8Adonis AlexanderInactiveRCB1Quincy RileyQuestionableLCB2Decamerion RichardsonActiveNB2Jayden PriceActiveFS2Mike ReidActiveDB13David LongIRDB14Rejzohn WrightIRDB15TJ HallActive

Depth position, order, and current team assignments come from the synchronized Sleeper player directory. DL includes defensive ends, defensive tackles, and edge players; DB includes cornerbacks and safeties. Re-run “Sync My League” to refresh the selected league and its relevant player records; use the full directory sync in admin for every NFL depth chart.

2025 ROLE EVIDENCE

Defensive Snap Count & Role

Playing time across defensive and special-teams snaps.

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Defensive snaps69616 games
Snaps per game43.5Average workload
Defensive snap share67.1%#51 of 360 DLs
Role classificationCore starter76 special-teams snaps · 18.8% share

Recent weekly role

W9NO vs LAR70.0%
56 defensive snaps · 6 special-teams snaps
NFL DL #39 of 207NO DL #2 of 7
W10NO vs CAR74.0%
39 defensive snaps · 3 special-teams snaps
NFL DL #32 of 204NO DL #3 of 7
W12NO vs ATL46.0%
26 defensive snaps · 4 special-teams snaps
NFL DL #106 of 211NO DL #6 of 7
W13NO vs MIA57.0%
34 defensive snaps · 6 special-teams snaps
NFL DL #86 of 230NO DL #4 of 7
W14NO vs TB65.0%
48 defensive snaps · 4 special-teams snaps
NFL DL #51 of 201NO DL #3 of 7
W15NO vs CAR65.0%
37 defensive snaps · 3 special-teams snaps
NFL DL #68 of 233NO DL #3 of 7
W16NO vs NYJ65.0%
43 defensive snaps · 2 special-teams snaps
NFL DL #55 of 238NO DL #2 of 8
W17NO vs TEN64.0%
47 defensive snaps · 6 special-teams snaps
NFL DL #60 of 241NO DL #3 of 8

Snap counts: nflverse / Pro Football Reference. FantasyLeagueIQ classifies defensive roles from observed snap share and uses snaps as role context, not an automatic player-value bonus.

Current Sleeper availability

Injury & Availability

No active Sleeper designation
No active Sleeper designationSleeper currently lists no active injury designation for this player.
NFL roster statusActive
Current designationNone
Sleeper record updatedAugust 1, 2026 1:40 am
FLIQ checkedSeptember 9, 2026 7:23 pm

Current availability is supplied by Sleeper’s player directory and is not a complete medical history. Sleeper’s documented player feed supplies status and practice context, not article headlines. No active designation does not mean the player has no prior injuries.

Current reporting

Latest on Nathan Shepherd

Publisher-reported NFL news matched directly to this player.

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No current matched storiesNo recent coverage from the connected publishers matched this player.

Headlines and summaries are supplied by the named publishers and link to their original articles.

CURRENT NFL CONTRACT

NFL Contract

2 years • $8.5M

Active
TeamNO
Term2 years
Total value$8.5M
Guaranteed$4.6M
Average / year$4.3M
Signed—

Source: User-provided contract data. Contract facts provide roster and dynasty context; they are not included in league-adjusted fantasy value yet.

Position: IDL; Avg. guarantee/year: 2275500; Guaranteed: 53.4%

Complete athlete profile

Evaluation Evidence

Open and authorized data, normalized by position and kept separate from league scoring.

78%profile coverage
Athletic profile72th percentileCompared only with historical DT testing records
Dynasty value effectNeutral signalSmall supporting adjustment from athleticism, draft capital, breakout age, and explosive history; it fades with NFL experience
Weekly outlook inputsProjection + roleLeague scoring, expected usage, availability, and matchup drive weekly value—not workout testing
Speed54thBurst78thChange of direction75thShort-area quickness77thExplosion70th71PROFILE

Athletic shape

71th percentile profile

Every axis compares Nathan Shepherd with historical DT testing records—not with every NFL position.

Signature strengthsBurst + Short-area quickness
5.09 sec49th percentile

40-yard dash

2018 DT class#6 of 14All-time DT#278 of 545
31 in72th percentile

Vertical jump

2018 DT class#4 of 11All-time DT#127 of 454
112 in89th percentile

Broad jump

2018 DT class#2 of 11All-time DT#51 of 436
7.50 sec75th percentile

3-cone

2018 DT class#4 of 11All-time DT#90 of 355
4.53 sec77th percentile

20-yard shuttle

2018 DT class#3 of 11All-time DT#86 of 369
93.958th percentile

FLIQ speed score

2018 DT class#8 of 14All-time DT#229 of 545
42.274th percentile

FLIQ burst score

2018 DT class#4 of 11All-time DT#114 of 429
12.076th percentile

FLIQ agility time

2018 DT class#4 of 11All-time DT#84 of 345
Compared withDTs at the same position2018 draft class and all synchronized historical testing records
College production is not imported yet

The profile currently knows Fort Hays State and NFL draft context. Add an authorized college-stat source to compare production, market share, efficiency, and breakout age.

2025 NFL production

16NFL games

0Scrimmage yards

0Total touches

0Targets

0Touchdowns

—Yards / touch

Workout source: nflverse. Percentiles and comparison groups are independent FantasyLeagueIQ calculations; unavailable metrics are omitted rather than estimated.

NFL Draft Capital

Draft year2,018
Draft round3
Overall pick72
Draft teamNYJ
Draft Age24
Draft CollegeFort Hays St.

Source: nflverse. Draft capital affects dynasty only through a bounded, experience-decaying modifier.

Big-play ability + league scoring

Explosive Play Profile

This player’s play-by-play analysis has not been built yet. The section remains visible so missing evidence is never mistaken for a zero score.

—NFL Explosive IndexAnalysis pending
Explosive history is not built yet

An administrator can start the complete recent-history build once in FantasyLeagueIQ → Player Data. It then populates every offensive player profile; league members do not need to sync players individually.

Selected league bonus overlayNo explicit big-play bonuses
Long gains still earn normal yardage and touchdown points.
About this rating

The Explosive Index summarizes how a player’s big-play production compares with others at the same position. FantasyLeagueIQ evaluates verified NFL play-by-play evidence and keeps the underlying NFL rating separate from league-specific scoring. When a league is connected, its scoring settings are applied to projections and fantasy value so the analysis reflects that league without changing the player’s core profile. Data sources: nflverse and synchronized league settings.

Recent form

Nathan Shepherd Performance Trends

Last 8 recorded games, viewed through PPR scoring.

Recent form change+0.0 PPG0.0 recent vs 0.0 season average
League fantasy points0.0 pts
Week 17
1.0-1.0Week 9: 0.0 ptsWeek 10: 0.0 ptsWeek 12: 0.0 ptsWeek 13: 0.0 ptsWeek 14: 0.0 ptsWeek 15: 0.0 ptsWeek 16: 0.0 ptsWeek 17: 0.0 pts912141617WEEK
Carries + targets0.0 opp
Week 17
1.0-1.0Week 9: 0.0 oppWeek 10: 0.0 oppWeek 12: 0.0 oppWeek 13: 0.0 oppWeek 14: 0.0 oppWeek 15: 0.0 oppWeek 16: 0.0 oppWeek 17: 0.0 opp912141617WEEK
Yards per touch0.0 yd/tch
Week 17
1.0-1.0Week 9: 0.0 yd/tchWeek 10: 0.0 yd/tchWeek 12: 0.0 yd/tchWeek 13: 0.0 yd/tchWeek 14: 0.0 yd/tchWeek 15: 0.0 yd/tchWeek 16: 0.0 yd/tchWeek 17: 0.0 yd/tch912141617WEEK
What these charts show

These charts summarize production, opportunity, and efficiency across recorded games. When a league is connected, fantasy output reflects that league’s scoring settings; otherwise a standard scoring context is used. The comparisons are designed to make a player’s recent performance easier to interpret.

Availability + repeatability

Dependability Index

Two lenses, because weekly trust and dynasty durability are different questions.

Weekly dependability
73C+

100% scoring-floor hit rate • 0% workload stability

Dynasty dependability
93A

94% three-year game availability • 3 seasons of evidence

About dependability

The Dependability Index summarizes availability and consistency across short- and long-term contexts. Weekly and dynasty views answer different reliability questions and are evaluated separately. Connected-league scoring may personalize the weekly context. The rating describes reliability, not a player’s ceiling.

2025 Production & Efficiency

Carries0
Targets0
Receptions0
Scrimmage yards0
Yards / touch—
Total TD0

NFL production supplied by sleeper. Same-position ranks include qualified players from the selected season. Volume ranks require 20 touches; yards per touch requires 50. Fantasy output elsewhere on this page is recalculated with standard PPR scoring.

How this affects value

FLIQ value signal • available player evidence, league and roster context. Athletic and draft inputs are supporting evidence—not a replacement for current projections, market consensus, production, availability, or the selected league’s rules.

Standard PPR points0.00
Points per game0.00
Games16
Position rank#117

Standard PPR

Game Logs

202520242023202220212020
WkOppLeague PtsTacklesImpactCoverageTurnovers
1ARI0.003.0 tkl • 1.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 0.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
2SF0.002.0 tkl • 1.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 1.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
3SEA0.005.0 tkl • 1.0 solo0.0 sack • 1.0 TFL • 0.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
4BUF0.003.0 tkl • 1.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 2.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
5NYG0.004.0 tkl • 2.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 0.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
6NE0.003.0 tkl • 2.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 3.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
7CHI0.002.0 tkl • 1.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 0.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
8TB0.003.0 tkl • 1.0 solo1.0 sack • 1.0 TFL • 1.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
9LAR0.002.0 tkl • 1.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 0.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
10CAR0.002.0 tkl • 2.0 solo1.0 sack • 1.0 TFL • 1.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
12ATL0.002.0 tkl • 0.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 0.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
13MIA0.003.0 tkl • 2.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 0.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
14TB0.005.0 tkl • 3.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 2.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
15CAR0.002.0 tkl • 1.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 1.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR
16NYJ0.003.0 tkl • 2.0 solo1.0 sack • 1.0 TFL • 2.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD1.0 FF • 0.0 FR
17TEN0.003.0 tkl • 2.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL • 0.0 QB hit0.0 INT • 0.0 PD0.0 FF • 0.0 FR

Scoring statistics supplied by Sleeper. Standard PPR points calculated by FantasyLeagueIQ.

Standard PPR

Career by Season

YearGPointsPPGTacklesImpactCoverage
2025160.000.0047.0 tkl • 23.0 solo3.0 sack • 4.0 TFL0.0 INT • 0.0 PD • 1.0 FF
2024160.000.000.0 tkl • 15.0 solo1.5 sack • 3.0 TFL0.0 INT • 0.0 PD • 0.0 FF
2023160.000.000.0 tkl • 19.0 solo3.0 sack • 3.0 TFL0.0 INT • 0.0 PD • 0.0 FF
2022130.000.000.0 tkl • 10.0 solo1.5 sack • 3.0 TFL0.0 INT • 0.0 PD • 0.0 FF
2021150.000.000.0 tkl • 12.0 solo0.0 sack • 0.0 TFL0.0 INT • 0.0 PD • 0.0 FF
202090.000.000.0 tkl • 6.0 solo2.5 sack • 3.0 TFL0.0 INT • 0.0 PD • 0.0 FF

Imported Player Data

Every metric retains its source and effective context.

Draftnflverse
2018
Draft Age
24
Draft College
Fort Hays St.
Draft Pick
72
Draft Round
3
Draft Team
NYJ
Draft Year
2018
Workoutnflverse
2018
Agility Score
12.03
Broad Jump
112
Burst Score
42.2
Combine Height
6-5
Combine School
Fort Hays State
Combine Weight
315
Cone
7.5
Forty
5.09
Shuttle
4.53
Speed Score
93.857595
Vertical
31
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