The New York Giants wholeheartedly embraced the value of the slot receiver by selecting Sterling Shepard in the 2016 NFL Draft. Putting Shepard in that box would admittedly be disingenuous to the well-rounded wide receiver he’s becoming, but his slot potential is undeniable.
As the 2017 NFL season nears and the Giants get their first look at the revamped receiving corps, Shepard is making sure he doesn’t get lost in the shuffle.
Shepard stands at 5’10” and 194 pounds with 4.48 speed and an explosive 41.0″ max vertical leap. For as impressive as those physical gifts may be, they’re only a fraction of what makes the former Oklahoma Sooners star such a special young player.