
Brett Shepherd brings SEC-sized traits and early-production upside to Middle Tennessee’s linebacker room
Shepherd is a **6-4, 215-pound** linebacker from Buford, Georgia whose size and length give Middle Tennessee a developmental defender with power-five-caliber measurables and real versatility on the edge.[1] In his Blue Raider season, he finished with **27 total tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, three pass breakups and a hurry**, while averaging **59.8 snaps per game** in his first start stretch, showing he can stay on the field and impact multiple phases.[4] For a team, he looks like a fit if you want a long, physical linebacker with room to add strength and grow into a more disruptive role.[1][4]