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Nate Sheppard
Posted on 10/18/24 at 11:34 pm
Posted on 10/18/24 at 11:34 pm
I understand LSU has 2 running backs already, but Duke is getting a damn good one. He will be a top 15 LA recruit by end of season, had two 50+ yard touchdowns called back tonight and still had 3 tonight.
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Posted on 10/19/24 at 12:02 am to MasterAbe1
I saw him play against Airline last year in a playoff game, and immediately thought to myself “who is that kid”
He was by far the best player on the entire field. It was odd too, I didn’t notice game breaking speed, or a huge frame, but nobody could tackle him. He was like a pinball bouncing off defenders.
I remember looking up his number and name after the game, and I recall him being committed to Colorado? Or maybe it was his best offer, and I thought to myself the kid is much better than what his offer sheet dictated at the time.
He was by far the best player on the entire field. It was odd too, I didn’t notice game breaking speed, or a huge frame, but nobody could tackle him. He was like a pinball bouncing off defenders.
I remember looking up his number and name after the game, and I recall him being committed to Colorado? Or maybe it was his best offer, and I thought to myself the kid is much better than what his offer sheet dictated at the time.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 1:16 am to TigerLifer18
After watching him tonight, Durham is a pretty accurate comp. Probably doesn’t have the top end speed of Durham, but he just bounces off everybody. Good hands out of the backfield, caught a 70 yard wheel route for a TD that also got called back. Hammonds defense played him well too
One play tonight, 3 guys had him running into the sideline, cuts direction and goes across field and scores. Probably 45 yards in stats, 85+ yard run in terms of distance. You’re correct on being committed to Colorado, changed to Duke. Kids got a 4.0 and from what my fiancée’s sister has mentioned, he wants to be a doctor. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see him make it to the NFL one day, I’ve watched him multiple times the past two years and I’ve come away more impressed after every game
One play tonight, 3 guys had him running into the sideline, cuts direction and goes across field and scores. Probably 45 yards in stats, 85+ yard run in terms of distance. You’re correct on being committed to Colorado, changed to Duke. Kids got a 4.0 and from what my fiancée’s sister has mentioned, he wants to be a doctor. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see him make it to the NFL one day, I’ve watched him multiple times the past two years and I’ve come away more impressed after every game
Posted on 10/19/24 at 6:55 am to MasterAbe1
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After watching him tonight, Durham is a pretty accurate comp. Probably doesn’t have the top end speed of Durham, but he just bounces off everybody.
Stop.
To be a Durham comp you have to have elite speed. This kid doesn’t come close to Durham.
Kid is probably more like Josh Williams
Posted on 10/19/24 at 6:57 am to r0cky1
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Kid is probably more like Josh Williams
If he's got offers to Colorado and Duke, he's a lot more talented than Josh Williams.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 7:08 am to MasterAbe1
Lots of people on the train for Sheppard and he's an impressive prospect but it doesn't mean he's LSU offer worthy, particularly with 2 in the boat. Where are the other "major" offers? Duke is fine and well but not one you say "that Duke offer sure stands out". Other schools have tape also. Don't see a massive rush of programs falling over themselves for him. Why should we? Don't we trust Frank around these parts? Frank has passed and according to everyone isn't even nipping. Guess we'll see how it plays out. Kid seems happy with Duke. The doctor ambitions make that make more sense.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 7:29 am to lsufanva
I think he is good enough for an LSU offer and we need more depth in the RB room. Especially if they plan on using Berry as a Swiss Army knife. Sheppard makes everything look really easy and no one can stop him. The OL at Mandeville isn’t particularly great either. He also has strong bloodlines as his dad played at Tulane and his brother is balling at Colorado and previously at Vandy. He’s worth an offer.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 7:48 am to lsufanva
Duke, get the best education and be a doctor.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 8:08 am to MasterAbe1
quote:Looks like he's going to be an athletic and academic star for Duke. He could be on the Justin Reid route. Love to see it.
One play tonight, 3 guys had him running into the sideline, cuts direction and goes across field and scores. Probably 45 yards in stats, 85+ yard run in terms of distance. You’re correct on being committed to Colorado, changed to Duke. Kids got a 4.0 and from what my fiancée’s sister has mentioned, he wants to be a doctor. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see him make it to the NFL one day, I’ve watched him multiple times the past two years and I’ve come away more impressed after every game
Posted on 10/19/24 at 8:19 am to GeauxLSU4
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I think he is good enough for an LSU offer
Yeah, I haven’t seen him play in person but I’ve followed recruiting for a while and generally when a kid has this much talk about him on the message boards he usually ends up being good more times than not. Just for that alone and the fact we have unlimited Scollys I say we throw one at him and see if we can get a flip.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 8:32 am to r0cky1
He ran a 4.43 last summer
No one ever catches him from behind lol
No one ever catches him from behind lol
Posted on 10/19/24 at 8:52 am to r0cky1
He does have very good speed and acceleration. He was one of the best hurdlers in The State in his sophomore year. Last year the sprung football schedule interfered with The Track Season. It’s true, no one ever catches him from behind.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 9:34 am to MasterAbe1
A couple things...
Yes, he absolutely is SEC caliber and could play at LSU. He might not be generational like Fournette or Berry but kid is really good.
Should he come to LSU? As much as I'd like, Duke is a great career decision. He gets immediate playing time and a great pathway to a medical career.
Yes, he absolutely is SEC caliber and could play at LSU. He might not be generational like Fournette or Berry but kid is really good.
Should he come to LSU? As much as I'd like, Duke is a great career decision. He gets immediate playing time and a great pathway to a medical career.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 9:38 am to r0cky1
Brother, I was comparing Shepherd and Durham purely off of run style. Relax
Posted on 10/19/24 at 9:40 am to MasterAbe1
Also this post was not saying LSU should offer immediately by any means. Just highlighting an underrated LA high school kid, he’s gotten a lot of talk on this board and I came away impressed again after last night.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 10:19 am to MasterAbe1
Yes, every single recruiting service and P4 coaching staff has it wrong about this kid at the next level.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 10:26 am to MasterAbe1
I did the same. I came away impressed once again. It seems those who have posted on this thread fall into two camps. Those who have seen him in person and those who have not seen him play. I’m amazed how many who have not seen him play have such a negative view. They play next week in Ponchy. It might be worth a trip see what some of us are talking about.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 10:28 am to DCtiger1
He is a 4.43 guy.. very fast and great vision.
Highly intelligent too. I think he’s an etienne type that plays in nfl no matter where he goes to school
Highly intelligent too. I think he’s an etienne type that plays in nfl no matter where he goes to school
Posted on 10/19/24 at 10:31 am to DCtiger1
quote:He already has multiple P4 offers so I’m not sure what you think you’re saying here.
Yes, every single recruiting service and P4 coaching staff has it wrong about this kid at the next level.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 10:37 am to MOT
He’s a consensus 3 star player on every recruiting site.
He has offers from Duke, Tulane, GT etc. Good for him. Every year this board becomes infatuated with a player that is “underrated”.
He has offers from Duke, Tulane, GT etc. Good for him. Every year this board becomes infatuated with a player that is “underrated”.
This post was edited on 10/19/24 at 10:42 am
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