Nathan Shepherd New Orleans Saints · #93
Nathan Shepherd is a Defensive Tackle for the New Orleans Saints, drafted 72nd overall, 2018. In 2026 he recorded 12 tackles, 0.5 sacks.
Nathan Shepherd — the report card
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Where Nathan Shepherd stands
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Nathan Shepherd career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 17 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 33 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 37 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 12 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 126 | 250 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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The Ballad of Nathan Shepherd
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The beginning
Nathan Shepherd is a Defensive Tackle for the New Orleans Saints, in his 9th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 72nd overall, 2018 as a Defensive Tackle.
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Nathan Shepherd is a New Orleans Saints defensive tackle, drafted 72nd overall, 2018.
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Across 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 250 tackles, 14 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 12 tackles, 1 sack and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 315 lbs
- Draft
- 72nd overall, 2018
- Born
- Ajax, ON, Canada
- Age
- 33
- Jersey
- #93
Nathan Shepherd is from Ajax, ON, Canada and is 33 years old. He was drafted 72nd overall, 2018 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 4", 315 lbs.
Over 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 250 tackles, 14 sacks and 0 interceptions. Shepherd is currently on the New Orleans Saints roster.
Nathan Shepherd is a rotational defensive lineman who has generated 14 sacks and 250 tackles across 9 seasons (2018–2026).
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