From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard.
#14 WILL SHEPPARD/WR COLORADO – 6020, 198 POUNDS (SENIOR)
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Will Sheppard | 6020/198 | 9 7/8 | 32 1/4 | 78 1/8 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
– Shows elite contested catch ability
– Above average size with height falling in the 77th percentile and weight falling in the 58th percentile
– Demonstrates great hands by mixing in tough hand catches with more secure body catches
– Can add a spark to an offense with his big play deep threat ability
– Adds a red zone threat dynamic, as seen by his seven-touchdown average per season in college from 2021-2024
– Has very good body control, which allows him to make impressive catches along the sideline
– Solid ability to stack defenders and get overtop of them
– Showed some pretty good flashes at the Shrine Bowl, along with competitiveness
– Large catch radius that allows him to make grabs outside of his frame
– Understands defender’s leverage and how to make them miss with the ball in his hands
The Bad
– Never had an elite statistical season and was never able to live up to his 2022 season, where he had career-highs in yards and touchdowns
– Separation has proven to be his biggest challenge, which forces him into tougher catches
– Limited route tree that mainly consisted of hitches, go balls, and the occasional over route once a game
– Lacks effort and urgency as a blocker in the run game
– Inconsistent yards after the catch ability
– Top-end speed is mediocre at best
– Needs to improve hand fighting to create more initial space off the line
Bio
– 23 years old (February 11th, 2002)
– 42 games played for Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2023, 13 games played for Colorado in 2024
– 200 offensive touches, 2,688 scrimmage yards, 27 scrimmage touchdowns, and 13.