Joseph Shepardson brings size, experience, and real trench value to Northern Arizona
Joseph Shepardson is a 6-foot-6, 265-pound offensive lineman from Fruita, Colorado who gives Northern Arizona a long, physical frame and proven game experience. In 2024, he played in two games for the Lumberjacks and helped a run game that produced over 200 rushing yards in four conference games, with NAU ranking sixth in the conference in rushing yards per game. He looks like a high-upside fit for a team that wants length, toughness, and developmental OL depth — the kind of lineman who quietly makes life easier for everyone else.
