Kardiear Shepherd
Kardiear Shepherd is a three-star recruit from Syracuse, NY, out of Cicero-North Syracuse (No. 1,655 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Syracuse's 8 games this season.
Where Shepherd comes from
- Syracuse, NY
- Cicero-North Syracuse
- Cicero-North Syracuse is within 25 miles of JMA Wireless Dome
- Three-star, No. 1,655 in the 2025 class.
- On the Syracuse roster since 2025
Where Shepherd fits
Syracuse lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
Syracuse offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 68th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Syracuse is 4-4. Next: vs Clemson, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Syracuse, NY
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Syracuse -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 68th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Syracuse has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Matthew Bergeron went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Two seasons at Syracuse
- 2026 Syracuse BrownYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Syracuse BrownYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cicero-North SyracuseCicero, NY · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,655 in the 2025 class. Signed with Syracuse.
2025
- Signed with SyracuseThree-star, out of Cicero-North Syracuse