Russell Shepard, DB? (1 Viewer)

[Saint Tex]

Here's something that is probably way off of everyone's radar. Speculation that Saints may go after Shepard as UDFA if he doesn't get drafted and try him out as a DB.

NFL Draft 2013: Saints Interested in Russell Shepard? - Canal Street Chronicles

Based on a Shepard tweet plus the fact that Shepard did DB drills at the Pro Day.

 

[geauxtigers72]

I have no clue if shep can tackle, but why not give it a shot. Versatility is always a good way to stick on a team. Make yourself impossible for a coach to cut

 

[krushing]

If bet they are thinking that he'd be a special teams ace called a DB.

 

[Javon7143]

Courtney Roby like?

 

[Saint Droopy]

I'd rather see him in the Sproles role (eventually). Sign him as an UDFA and develop him as a "Wildcard" on the prax squad.

 

[Rugger]

He was completely out of his league in the SEC. As an UDFA, cool why not. I am not expecting much at all if we do pick him up.

 

[NOLA-B-504]

I have no clue if shep can tackle, but why not give it a shot. Versatility is always a good way to stick on a team. Make yourself impossible for a coach to cut

I can recall him making tackles on special teams for LSU.

 

[WhoDatfolife]

He could be a great wildcat play for the saints

 

[gradualprocess]

i wouldn't be entirely surprised if this worked out. I've been wanting to give him a shot as a UDFA.

 

[Wicket6]

I have no clue if shep can tackle, but why not give it a shot. Versatility is always a good way to stick on a team. Make yourself impossible for a coach to cut

a shame he was at lsu just a year too late, the year jarrett lee started was a great year to learn tackling as a wideout

 

[GreMillionaire]

a shame he was at lsu just a year too late, the year jarrett lee started was a great year to learn tackling as a wideout

 

[JuggernautSaint]

is this an early April fools joke? lol


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[DCTransplant]

I always thought he had special skills if you could get him in space, but LSU never seemed to get him in space. Sean Payton could figure out how to use him, but aren't we kind of loaded with those types already?

DB has to be a joke, the guy's never covered anyone in his life... I'm guessing he projects as a possible kick returner, if anything

 

[SaintsJunkie]

he has the size to be a great press corner, and he may know the routes,formations or what the offense is trying to do, being a wr and qb in college. unlike many colleges , LSU has an abundance of talent all over the roster

 

[zeetes]

I was listening to his interview on 104.5 in baton rouge Thursday or Friday, and he was asked about his pro-day db drills. apparently a few scouts and coaches wanted to see him run these, but he said the teams were confidential and that he didn't know who they were.