In April, stretching every inch of his 6-foot-3 frame to strut his stuff in front of NFL scouts, Will Sheppard earned Sean Payton’s seal of approval at CU’s pro day.
Now, he’s cashed it in.
Two months after Payton pulled the CU product aside for a lengthy chat, Sheppard was on the turf in Dove Valley at the Broncos’ minicamp Tuesday, where he’ll participate in a tryout through Thursday. He made his mark at that showcase in April, recording a 40.5-inch vertical that sent slight shockwaves through a crowd of scouts and teammates, and carries a legitimate NFL frame that fits Payton’s preferred pattern in outside receivers.