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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Darrius Shepherd
| name = Darrius Shepherd
| image = Darrius Shepherd 10 Packers training camp 2019.jpg
| image = Darrius Shepherd (52775556722) (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| image_size =
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Shepherd at [[Green Bay Packers|Packers]] training camp in 2019
| caption = Shepherd with the [[St. Louis BattleHawks]] in 2023
| current_team = Denver Broncos
| current_team = St. Louis Battlehawks
| number = 38
| number = 11
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|11|1}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|11|1}}
| birth_place = [[Kansas City, Missouri]]
| birth_place = [[Kansas City, Missouri]], U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 186
| weight_lb = 186
| high_school = [[Blue Springs R-IV School District|Blue Springs High School]]
| high_school = [[Blue Springs R-IV School District|Blue Springs (MO)]]
| college = [[North Dakota State Bison football|North Dakota State]]
| college = [[North Dakota State Bison football|North Dakota State]]
| undraftedyear = 2019
| undraftedyear = 2019
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2019|2020}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
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* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] ({{USFL Year|2022}})
* [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]] ({{USFL Year|2022}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}–present)*
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[St. Louis BattleHawks]] ({{XFL Year|2023}})
| status = Practice squad
* [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
* St. Louis BattleHawks ({{UFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
| highlights =
* XFL Special Teams Player of the Year (2023)
* 3× [[NCAA Division I Football Championship|FCS champion]] (2015, 2017–2018)
* All-XFL Team (2023)
* 3× [[NCAA Division I Football Championship|FCS champion]] (2015, 2017, 2018)
* NCAA Division I Championship Game Most Outstanding Player (2019)
* NCAA Division I Championship Game Most Outstanding Player (2019)
* Third-team STATS FCS All-America (2018, PR)
* Third-team STATS FCS All-America (2018, PR)
* First-team All-MVFC (2018, WR and RS)
* First-team All-MVFC (2018, WR and RS)
| statweek =
| statweek =
| statseason =
| statseason = 2022
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
| statvalue1 = 6
| statvalue1 = 6
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
| statvalue2 = 47
| statvalue2 = 47
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
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| pfr = ShepDa00
| pfr = ShepDa00
}}
}}
'''Darrius Allen Shepherd''' (born November 1, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[North Dakota State Bison football|North Dakota State]], and was originally signed by the [[Green Bay Packers]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2020.
'''Darrius Allen Shepherd''' (born November 1, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[St. Louis Battlehawks]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL). He played [[college football]] at [[North Dakota State Bison football|North Dakota State]], and was originally signed by the [[Green Bay Packers]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2020.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Shepherd was born one of three children to Amy Shepherd. His brother is named Xavier and his sister is named Cheyenne. Shepherd's father Louis, played college football for [[University of Missouri|Missouri]] and his grandfather played [[college basketball]] for [[Missouri State University|Missouri State]] and professionally for the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>Darrius Shepherd's {{cite web|url=https://gobison.com/sports/football/roster/darrius-shepherd/8036|title= North Dakota State Bison Profile|access-date = May 13, 2022}}</ref>
Shepherd was born one of three children to Amy Shepherd. His brother is named Xavier and his sister is named Cheyenne. Shepherd's father Louis, played college football for [[University of Missouri|Missouri]] and his grandfather played [[college basketball]] for [[Missouri State University|Missouri State]] and was drafted by the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] in 1968.<ref>Darrius Shepherd's {{cite web|url=https://gobison.com/sports/football/roster/darrius-shepherd/8036|title= North Dakota State Bison Profile|access-date = May 13, 2022}}</ref>


==High school career==
==High school career==
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==College career==
==College career==
Shepherd finished his college career with the Bison recording 188 receptions for 2,841 yards and 20 touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Stats-Darius Shepherd|url=http://stats.washingtonpost.com/cfb/players.asp?id=240865|website=The Washington Post|date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> Shepherd graduated in May 2018 from North Dakota State with a bachelor's degree in university studies while minoring in [[psychology]].<ref>Darrius Shepherd's {{cite web|url=https://gobison.com/sports/football/roster/darrius-shepherd/8036|title= North Dakota State Bison Profile|access-date = May 13, 2022}}</ref>
Shepherd finished his college career with the Bison recording 188 receptions for 2,841 yards and 20 touchdowns.<ref>{{cite news|title=Player Stats-Darius Shepherd|url=http://stats.washingtonpost.com/cfb/players.asp?id=240865|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=April 24, 2020}}</ref> Shepherd graduated in May 2018 from North Dakota State with a bachelor's degree in university studies while minoring in [[psychology]].<ref>Darrius Shepherd's {{cite web|url=https://gobison.com/sports/football/roster/darrius-shepherd/8036|title= North Dakota State Bison Profile|access-date = May 13, 2022}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Minnesota Vikings===
===Minnesota Vikings===
On December 15, 2021, Shepherd was signed to the [[Minnesota Vikings]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Sign 2 Receivers to Practice Squad|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/darrius-shepherd-damion-ratley-practice-squad-roster|author=Peters, Craig|website=Vikings.com|date=December 15, 2021}}</ref> He was released on December 21, 2021.
On December 15, 2021, Shepherd was signed to the [[Minnesota Vikings]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Sign 2 Receivers to Practice Squad|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/darrius-shepherd-damion-ratley-practice-squad-roster|author=Peters, Craig|website=Vikings.com|date=December 15, 2021|access-date=December 16, 2021|archive-date=December 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216173725/https://www.vikings.com/news/darrius-shepherd-damion-ratley-practice-squad-roster|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on December 21, 2021.


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
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===New Jersey Generals===
===New Jersey Generals===
On February 23, 2022, Shepherd was drafted by the [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Darrius Shepherd drafted by USFL's Generals|url=https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Darrius-Shepherd-drafted-by-USFLs-Generals-NDSU-Football-Ross-Uglem-183335720/Amp/|website=247Sports.com|access-date=August 4, 2022|date=February 23, 2022}}</ref>
On February 23, 2022, Shepherd was drafted by the [[New Jersey Generals (2022)|New Jersey Generals]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Darrius Shepherd drafted by USFL's Generals|url=https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/article/darrius-shepherd-drafted-by-usfls-generals-ndsu-football-ross-uglem-183335720/amp/|website=247Sports.com|access-date=August 4, 2022|date=February 23, 2022}}</ref>


===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
On August 4, 2022, Shepherd signed with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos sign WR Darrius Shepherd|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-wr-darrius-shepherd|website=DenverBroncos.com|access-date=August 4, 2022|date=August 4, 2022}}</ref> He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-roster-moves-to-reach-53-player-limit|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Josh Johnson, Kendall Hinton among 13 players signed to Broncos' practice squad|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/josh-johnson-kendall-hinton-among-13-players-signed-to-broncos-practice-squad|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref>
On August 4, 2022, Shepherd signed with the [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos sign WR Darrius Shepherd|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-wr-darrius-shepherd|website=DenverBroncos.com|access-date=August 4, 2022|date=August 4, 2022}}</ref> He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-roster-moves-to-reach-53-player-limit|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Josh Johnson, Kendall Hinton among 13 players signed to Broncos' practice squad|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/josh-johnson-kendall-hinton-among-13-players-signed-to-broncos-practice-squad|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref> He was released on October 11.


=== St. Louis Battlehawks ===
==NFL career statistics==
Shepherd was drafted by the [[St. Louis Battlehawks]] on November 18, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-18 |title=Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/35053464/xfl-draft-results-2023-full-rosters-eight-teams-vic-beasley-martavis-bryant-picks |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Shepherd started 8 games, catching 36 Passes for 363 Yards, and 4 Touchdowns. Shepherd also returned 27 Kicks for 701 Yards, with his longest return being 80 Yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=XFL Player Stats |url=https://www.xfl.com/stats/player-stats |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}}</ref> Shepherd won the 2023 XFL Special Teams Player of the Year on May 3, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=XFL Special Teams Player of the Year - Darrius Shepherd |url=https://www.xfl.com/video-q14mx85O3gY |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}}</ref> He was released from his contract on June 1.<ref>{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |access-date=June 15, 2023}}</ref>
===Regular season===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
=== Los Angeles Chargers ===
On June 1, 2023, Shepherd signed with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers Sign Darrius Shepherd |url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-sign-darrius-shepherd |access-date=2023-06-01 |website=Chargers.com }}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/los-angeles-chargers-reduce-roster-to-53-players-2023|website=Chargers.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref>

=== St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint) ===
On January 19, 2024, Shepherd re-signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks.<ref>{{Cite news |title=The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players |url=https://uflboard.com/news/the-ufl-agree-to-terms-with-42-players/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=January 19, 2024 |access-date=January 20, 2024}}</ref>

===Career statistics===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Spring leagues statistics
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! rowspan="2"| League
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="5"| Receiving
! colspan="4"| Rushing
! colspan="5"| Kickoff Returns
|-
|-
! {{abbr|GP|Games played}} !! {{abbr|GS|Games started}} !! {{abbr|Rec|Receptions}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Yards}} !! {{abbr|Avg|Yards per reception}} !! {{abbr|TD|Touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|LG|Longest Reception}} !! {{abbr|Att|Attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Yards}} !! {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Num|Number of kickoff receptions}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Kickoff Yards}} !! {{abbr|Avg|Yards per reception attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|LG|Longest Kickoff reception}}
! rowspan="2"|Year !! rowspan="2"|Team !! colspan="2"|Games !! colspan="5"|Receiving !! colspan="2"|Fumbles
|-
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Green Bay Packers season|GB]] !! [[National Football League|NFL]]
! GP !! GS !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! FUM !! Lost
| 6 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 147 || 16.3 || 0 || 21
|-
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Green Bay Packers season|GB]] !! [[National Football League|NFL]]
| 6 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 1
| 8 || 0 || 5 || 46 || 9.2 || 0 || 19 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 11 || 227 || 20.6 || 0 || 30
|-
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Green Bay Packers season|GB]]
! [[2022 USFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 New Jersey Generals season|NJ]] !![[United States Football League (2022)|USFL]]
| 8 || 0 || 5 || 46 || 9.2 || 19 || 0 || 1 || 1
| 8 || 6 || 27 || 323 || 12.0 || 1 || 35 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2023 XFL season|2023]] !! [[2023 St. Louis BattleHawks season|STL]] !! [[XFL (2020)|XFL]]
! colspan="2" |Total || 14 || 0 || 6 || 47 || 7.8 || 19 || 0 || 2 || 2
| 8 || 8 || 36 || 363 || 10.1 || 4 || 30T || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 27 || 701 || 26.0 || 0 || 80
|-
| colspan="11"|<small>Source: [https://www.nfl.com/players/darrius-shepherd/stats/career NFL.com]</small>
|}
|}


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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commons category}}{{Footballstats|nfl=darrius-shepherd|espn=3120588|pfr=ShepDa00}}
*{{Sports links}}
*[https://gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809 North Dakota State Bison bio]
*[https://gobison.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5809 North Dakota State Bison bio]


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Darrius Shepherd
refer to caption
Shepherd with the St. Louis BattleHawks in 2023
No. 11 – St. Louis Battlehawks
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 28)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Blue Springs (MO)
College:North Dakota State
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • XFL Special Teams Player of the Year (2023)
  • All-XFL Team (2023)
  • FCS champion (2015, 2017, 2018)
  • NCAA Division I Championship Game Most Outstanding Player (2019)
  • Third-team STATS FCS All-America (2018, PR)
  • First-team All-MVFC (2018, WR and RS)
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Receptions:6
Receiving yards:47
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Darrius Allen Shepherd (born November 1, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at North Dakota State, and was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

Early life[edit]

Shepherd was born one of three children to Amy Shepherd. His brother is named Xavier and his sister is named Cheyenne. Shepherd's father Louis, played college football for Missouri and his grandfather played college basketball for Missouri State and was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1968.[1]

High school career[edit]

Shepherd attended Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Missouri. Shepherd committed to North Dakota State over an offer from Valparaiso.[2]

College career[edit]

Shepherd finished his college career with the Bison recording 188 receptions for 2,841 yards and 20 touchdowns.[3] Shepherd graduated in May 2018 from North Dakota State with a bachelor's degree in university studies while minoring in psychology.[4]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+12 in
(1.79 m)
186 lb
(84 kg)
30 in
(0.76 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
4.61 s 1.68 s 2.68 s 4.40 s 7.13 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)
10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
14 reps
All values from Pro Day[5]

Green Bay Packers[edit]

On May 6, 2019, Shepherd was signed by the Green Bay Packers after being invited to rookie camp.[6] He recorded his first NFL catch, a 1-yard reception from Aaron Rodgers, during a Week 6 win over the Detroit Lions on October 14, 2019.[7] He was waived on October 29 and re-signed to the practice squad.[8][9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers on January 21, 2020.[10]

Shepherd was waived on September 5, 2020,[11] and signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on September 26, 2020.[13] He was waived on December 1, 2020.[14]

Kansas City Chiefs[edit]

On June 17, 2021, Shepherd signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[15] He was released on August 31, 2021.[16]

Arizona Cardinals[edit]

On November 10, 2021, Shepherd was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[17] He was released on November 15, 2021.[18]

Minnesota Vikings[edit]

On December 15, 2021, Shepherd was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[19] He was released on December 21, 2021.

Pittsburgh Steelers[edit]

On December 30, 2021, Shepherd was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[20] He was released on January 3, 2022.

New Jersey Generals[edit]

On February 23, 2022, Shepherd was drafted by the New Jersey Generals.[21]

Denver Broncos[edit]

On August 4, 2022, Shepherd signed with the Denver Broncos.[22] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[23][24] He was released on October 11.

St. Louis Battlehawks[edit]

Shepherd was drafted by the St. Louis Battlehawks on November 18, 2022.[25] Shepherd started 8 games, catching 36 Passes for 363 Yards, and 4 Touchdowns. Shepherd also returned 27 Kicks for 701 Yards, with his longest return being 80 Yards.[26] Shepherd won the 2023 XFL Special Teams Player of the Year on May 3, 2023.[27] He was released from his contract on June 1.[28]

Los Angeles Chargers[edit]

On June 1, 2023, Shepherd signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.[29] He was released on August 29, 2023.[30]

St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)[edit]

On January 19, 2024, Shepherd re-signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks.[31]

Career statistics[edit]

Spring leagues statistics
Year Team League Games Receiving Rushing Kickoff Returns
GP GS Rec Yds Avg TD LG Att Yds Avg TD Num Yds Avg TD LG
2019 GB NFL 6 0 1 1 1.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 147 16.3 0 21
2020 GB NFL 8 0 5 46 9.2 0 19 0 0 0 0 11 227 20.6 0 30
2022 NJ USFL 8 6 27 323 12.0 1 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2023 STL XFL 8 8 36 363 10.1 4 30T 0 0 0 0 27 701 26.0 0 80

References[edit]

  1. ^ Darrius Shepherd's "North Dakota State Bison Profile". Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "Darius Shepherd". 247Sports.com. April 24, 2020.
  3. ^ "Player Stats-Darius Shepherd". The Washington Post. April 24, 2020.
  4. ^ Darrius Shepherd's "North Dakota State Bison Profile". Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  5. ^ "Darrius Shepherd, North Dakota State, WR, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "Packers sign CB Chandon Sullivan and WR Darrius Shepherd". Packers.com. May 6, 2019.
  7. ^ "Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers – October 14th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "Packers sign CB Tremon Smith to active roster". Packers.com. October 29, 2019.
  9. ^ "Packers sign WR Darrius Shepherd & TE Evan Baylis to practice squad". Packers.com. October 31, 2019.
  10. ^ "Packers sign 10 free agents". Packers.com. January 21, 2020.
  11. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. September 5, 2020.
  12. ^ "Packers sign 14 players to practice squad". Green Bay Packers. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  13. ^ "Packers announce roster moves and injury update". Green Bay Packers. September 26, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  14. ^ Simmons, Myles (December 1, 2020). "Packers cut Darrius Shepherd". Pro Football Talk. NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  15. ^ Williams, Charean (June 17, 2021). "Report: Chiefs are signing Darrius Shepherd". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  16. ^ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players". Chiefs.com.
  17. ^ Urban, Darren (November 10, 2021). "Demetrius Harris Activated From Covid List". AZCardinals.com.
  18. ^ Urban, Darren (November 15, 2021). "Cardinals Release Running Back Tavien Feaster". AZCardinals.com.
  19. ^ Peters, Craig (December 15, 2021). "Vikings Sign 2 Receivers to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  20. ^ "Steelers make multiple roster moves". Steelers.com. December 30, 2021.
  21. ^ "Darrius Shepherd drafted by USFL's Generals". 247Sports.com. February 23, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  22. ^ "Broncos sign WR Darrius Shepherd". DenverBroncos.com. August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  23. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2022). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  24. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 31, 2022). "Josh Johnson, Kendall Hinton among 13 players signed to Broncos' practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
  25. ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  26. ^ "XFL Player Stats". www.xfl.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  27. ^ "XFL Special Teams Player of the Year - Darrius Shepherd". www.xfl.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  28. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  29. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Darrius Shepherd". Chargers.com. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  30. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 29, 2023.
  31. ^ "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

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