Sheppard Makes it Seven Midseason All-America Nods

DURHAM, N.C. – Sophomore running back Nate Sheppard made it seven midseason All-America first team selections Thursday with a place on Athlon's squad.

A native of Mandeville, Louisiana, Sheppard leads FBS players in all-purpose yards per game (179.8) and stands second in points scored per game (12.0) and third in rushing yards per game (136.7). He is the only FBS player to have accumulated 800 rushing yards and 200 receiving yards. He is the lone FBS product to have at least eight rushing touchdowns and at least four receiving scores.

Sheppard was named the Sept. 8 and Sept. 14 ACC Running Back of the Week, making him the league's first running back to receive the ACC honor in consecutive weeks since Nov. 13 and 20, 2023. He was also tabbed the Sept. 9 Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week, becoming the first Blue Devil in program history to receive the honor.

Duke (4-2, 1-2 ACC) travels to Virginia (4-3, 1-2 ACC) for a 7 p.m. Friday tilt on ESPN.