After starring at Vanderbilt for the past few seasons, a standout wide receiver hit the transfer portal and has already found a home.
Deion Sanders wanted another offensive playmaker and scored a huge one on Thursday. Will Sheppard is heading to Colorado to play for Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes.
The wide receiver announced that he will be transferring to Colorado for his final season of eligibility.
Sheppard put his name in the transfer portal following a season where he recorded 684 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. He led his team in both categories.
In his career, Sheppard has notched 2,067 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns. He is tied for third all-time in receiving touchdowns in Vanderbilt history. In four seasons with the Commodores, Sheppard caught 152 passes for 2,067 yards and 21 touchdowns.
During his career, Sheppard has played in 43 games, with 35 starts.
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Sheppard will now be looked on to help Sanders and the Buffaloes improve next season following a 4-8 finish to the year. The Buffaloes offense was noticeably nothing when Travis Hunter was out with an injury.
Sheppard will help Colorado replace Xavier Weaver, who is graduating after leading the Buffs with 68 catches for 908 yards this season.
