Yahoo Sports NFL on Sterling Shepard

ArticleScouting New York Jets wide receiver Sterling ShepardOctober 15, 2026

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Shepard racked up 27 touchdowns in four years at the collegiate level but has been less of a red zone threat at the NFL level. He had eight touchdowns as a rookie and has 26 in his career, but hasn't had more than one in a season since 2020.

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Shepard's red zone production has declined sharply since 2020.

Shepard has been less of a red zone threat at the NFL level compared to his college production; he has 26 touchdowns in his NFL career but hasn't had more than one in a season since 2020, with only one of his eight three-yard-line touchdowns coming after 2020, indicating declining efficiency in scoring situations.