Derrick Shepard was born January 22, 1964 in Odessa Texas. He
attended Odessa High School, where he was a wishbone quarterback. As
a senior, he led the team in rushing. He walked on at the University
of Oklahoma, where he was converted to a wide receiver as a
freshman. The school's Derrick Shepard Most Inspirational Walk-On
Player of the Year award is named in his honor. In 1985, he posted
15 receptions for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns. He finished his career
with 70 receptions.
After his college career, he became a wide receiver in the National
Football League for the Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints, and
Dallas Cowboys.
After his playing career was over, he became a graduate assistant at
the University of Oklahoma, before moving on to University of
Wyoming, where he was going to be the wide receivers assistant
coach. Derrick Shepard died August 4, 1999 from a sudden heart attack while playing racquetball.
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