Darrius Shepherd was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent wide receiver out of North Dakota state. The 23-year old in his first season is deep on the depth chart at wide receiver behind Davante Adams, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Geronimo Allison, Allen Lazard, and Jake Kumerow.
Shepherd has appeared in five games this season, but has only been targeted twice as a receiver, catching his lone pass for a single yard in the 24-22 in over the Lions on October 14. He’s had a steady role on special teams, but has struggled to produce. Shepherd has one tackle and hasn’t done well returning kicks.