#70
Kardiear Shepherd
Returning to Syracuse for 2026
R-Jr. · Syracuse, N.Y. → Cicero-North Syracuse
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Kardiear Shepherd
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Syracuse
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Syracuse
Returning around him
- 14% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -10 net (19 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Syracuse · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #34 · 2026 recruiting class #35
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #7408
Peaked at #7408 this season.
Background
Redshirt Year (2025): Did not appear in any games. High School: Rated three stars by 247Sports, On3, Rivals and ESPN … Rated as a top-10 player in New York State by Rivals and also one of the top-100 offensive tackle prospects nationally by On3 and ESPN … Played at CNS High School under head coac...