Nate Sheppard

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Nate Sheppard
No. 20 – Duke Blue Devils
Position Running back
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born (2006-08-24) August 24, 2006 (age 19) [1]
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school Mandeville (Mandeville, Louisiana)
College
  • Duke (2025–present)
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Nate Sheppard (born August 24, 2006) [1] is an American college football running back for the Duke Blue Devils.

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Early life

Sheppard attended Mandeville High School in Mandeville, Louisiana. As a sophomore, he led the team in rushing and receiving yards and scored 25 total touchdowns. [2] [3] As a junior, Sheppard rushed for 1,816 yards and 32 touchdowns, before his senior season was shortened due to a leg injury. [4] Following his high school career, he committed to play college football at Duke University over offers from California, Cincinnati, Northwestern, and Tulane. [5] [6]

College career

In Sheppard's first career start against Syracuse, he totaled 15 carries for 168 yards and two touchdowns while also tallying 33 yards receiving. [7] For his performance, he was named the ACC running back and rookie of the week. [8]

College statistics
SeasonTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2025 Duke 131789625.410352667.61
Career 131789625.410352667.61

Personal life

Sheppard's older brother, Will, is a professional football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 @NateShep20 (August 24, 2025). "Blessed #19🎉" (Tweet). Retrieved October 12, 2025– via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Mills, Richie. "Mandeville's Nate Sheppard is preparing to build on stellar sophomore campaign". WGNO.
  3. 1 2 Halm, Joseph (August 23, 2023). "FAMILY TRADITION: Junior Nate Sheppard ready to lead Mandeville football to the next level". NOLA.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  4. ↑ Halm, Joseph (October 29, 2024). "Mandeville's standout RB is out for the season after a lower leg injury last week". NOLA.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  5. ↑ Nadeau, Rene (August 24, 2024). "Mandeville running back Nate Sheppard commits to Duke". Crescent City Sports. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  6. ↑ Urquhart, Spencer (August 23, 2024). "Mandeville standout running back Nate Sheppard has committed to Duke. Here's why". NOLA.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  7. ↑ Alexander, Chip. "How freshman running back Nate Sheppard is transforming Duke football's offense". The News & Observer.
  8. ↑ "Duke frosh RB Nate Sheppard and RT Brian Parker earn ACC Player of the Week Awards". 247Sports. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
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