Sterling Shepard Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 33
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 194 lb
- Experience
- 11th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.6
- Pos rank
- WR135
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 vs. Browns, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 12th vs. WRs, neutral
Sterling Shepard Bio
Sterling Shepard is a wide receiver for the New York Jets, where he wears No. 87. Born February 10, 1993, in Oklahoma City, OK, he attended Heritage Hall and played college football at Oklahoma.
The New York Giants selected Shepard in round 2, pick 40, of the 2016 NFL Draft. Since then, Shepard played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024–2025) and joined the New York Jets in 2026.
In 119 regular-season games since 2016, he has caught 444 passes for 4,803 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 11 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New York Jets Current team2026–present
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2024–2025
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 18 of 27 games.
New York Giants2016–2023
Selected in round 2, pick 40, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 70 of 90 games.
College: Oklahoma
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the New York Jets; his first game with them was Week 3.
- JoinedJoined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; his first game with them was Week 3.
- DraftedSelected by the New York Giants in round 2, pick 40.
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About Sterling Shepard: Bio FAQ
How old is Sterling Shepard?
Sterling Shepard is 33 years old. He was born on February 10, 1993. 2026 is his 11th NFL season.
How tall is Sterling Shepard?
Sterling Shepard is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 194 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the New York Jets.
How much does Sterling Shepard weigh?
Sterling Shepard weighs 194 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Jets roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Sterling Shepard wear?
Sterling Shepard wears number 87 for the New York Jets. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Sterling Shepard play?
Sterling Shepard plays wide receiver for the New York Jets, wearing number 87. 2026 is his 11th season in the NFL.
What team does Sterling Shepard play for?
Sterling Shepard plays for the New York Jets as a wide receiver.
Where did Sterling Shepard go to college?
Sterling Shepard played college football at Oklahoma, after attending Heritage Hall (OK).
Where is Sterling Shepard from?
Sterling Shepard went to high school in Oklahoma, at Heritage Hall, before playing college football at Oklahoma.
When is Sterling Shepard's birthday?
Sterling Shepard's birthday is February 10. He was born on February 10, 1993 and is 33 years old.
How long has Sterling Shepard been in the NFL?
2026 is Sterling Shepard's 11th NFL season; he entered the league in 2016. View his career statistics.
What teams has Sterling Shepard played for?
Sterling Shepard has played for the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.
What year did Sterling Shepard enter the NFL?
Sterling Shepard entered the NFL in 2016. 2026 is his 11th season.