Ja'Quan Sheppard
Career Summary
Ja'Quan Sheppard played defensive back at Cincinnati and Maryland.
He transferred to the Terrapins after four seasons with the Bearcats.
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High School
Sheppard attended Zephyrhills High School in Florida.
He played both receiver and defensive back before his college career.
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College Career
Sheppard started all 13 Maryland games in 2023.
He led the team with eight pass breakups and recorded 31 tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack. Earlier, he helped Cincinnati win AAC championships in 2020 and 2021.
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Career Accomplishments
Sheppard received honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition in 2023.
He had earned first-team All-AAC honors at Cincinnati in 2022.
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30429, 00-0039547, 2000-04-12, Ja'Quan Sheppard, Ja'Quan, Sheppard
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