Sheppard a Walter Camp Player of Year Semifinalist

11/11/2026 12:03:00 PM | Football

The the fourth-oldest college football award in the nation, the Walter Camp Player of the Year will be voted on by the 138 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors later this month.

A native of Mandeville, Louisiana, Sheppard was announced as a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award on Tuesday. Sheppard is a four-time ACC Running Back of the Week and two-time Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week selection this fall.

Sheppard has tallied 191 carries for 1,189 rushing yards (6.23) and 17 touchdowns with 32 receptions for 306 yards (9.56) and four scores. He has completed his one pass attempt for 24 yards and a TD while…