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Kelvin Sheppard | Linebacker

Team: Indianapolis Colts
Age / DOB:  (25) / 1/2/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 248
College: LSU
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Colts acquired LB Kelvin Sheppard from the Bills in exchange for LB Jerry Hughes.
A 2011 third-round pick, Sheppard started 24 games the past two seasons, including 15 at MIKE linebacker in 2012. Sheppard may compete with Kavell Conner at left inside linebacker in Indianapolis, but played just 521 snaps despite "starting" last season, and fared poorly against the run. He won't be an IDP factor. Apr 29 - 1:24 PM

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Kelvin Sheppard - LB - Colts

Bills MLB Kelvin Sheppard is down to 240 pounds after playing in the 250-255 range as a rookie.

Sheppard's rookie season got off to a slow start in no small part because he pulled his hamstring in training camp after arriving roughly 20 pounds overweight. "He showed up in great shape [for OTAs]," said new DC Dave Wannstedt, "and his attitude is good and I think he's excited about this scheme."
Source: WGR 550 Buffalo
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 04:11:00 PM
Kelvin Sheppard - LB - Colts

Kelvin Sheppard is practicing as the Bills' starting middle linebacker at OTAs.

The Bills have identified last year's third-rounder as a "nucleus" player on defense, after Sheppard racked up 61 tackles in the final nine games. He's quite likely to be an every-down player and impact IDP contributor. The Bills' starting weak-side backer is Nick Barnett, with Kirk Morrison currently at SAM.
Source: Buffalo News
Wed, May 30, 2012 03:34:00 PM
Kelvin Sheppard - LB - Colts

New DC Dave Wannstedt has singled out MLB Kelvin Sheppard as a nucleus player on the Bills defense.

"I've got all the confidence in the world with Shep," said Wannstedt. "To me he's about what you're looking for in a 4-3 middle linebacker. ... I think it's going to fit his skills to a 'T'. I think he's going to be a very, very productive player for us." Sheppard is going to be a player to target in IDP formats in 2012.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 05:29:00 PM
Kelvin Sheppard - LB - Colts

The Bills will use Kelvin Sheppard at middle linebacker in their new 4-3 defense.

Nick Barnett will likely play the weak side. Sheppard racked up 70 tackles in only nine starts as a third-round rookie and will be an IDP to target fairly early in 2012 drafts. He averaged over 6.5 tackles per start in 2011.
Related: Nick Barnett
Source: Joe Buscaglia on Twitter
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 03:15:00 PM
Kelvin Sheppard - LB - Colts

Coach Chan Gailey wants 2011 third-rounder ILB Kelvin Sheppard to eliminate rookie mistakes next season.

"He's aggressive and he got better at his reads," said Gailey. "He got a lot more comfortable playing every day and I think that he is going to be a good player as time goes on. I saw improvement each week in him." Sheppard closed out the season with 70 tackles in 16 games and nine starts.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 09:35:00 AM
Kelvin Sheppard - LB - Colts

Bills coach Chan Gailey confirmed Monday that rookie ILB Kelvin Sheppard will be a starter moving forward.

Gailey confirmed Sheppard will begin taking the "majority of reps" at the position, replacing Andra Davis. Davis wasn't getting it done on the interior, and Sheppard has flashed in limited snaps so far. He has 10 tackles on the season, but will be a candidate for 6-8 per week moving forward.
Related: Andra Davis
Source: Bills on Twitter
Mon, Oct 17, 2011 03:47:00 PM
Kelvin Sheppard - LB - Colts

Bills rookie ILB Kelvin Sheppard (hamstring) will miss his third straight preseason game on Saturday.

A third-round pick, Sheppard was originally expected to miss only a week when he hurt his hamstring on August 1. He'll likely begin the season as the Bills' fourth inside linebacker behind Nick Barnett, Kirk Morrison, and Andra Davis.
Source: Buffalo Bills on Twitter
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 03:24:00 PM
Kelvin Sheppard - LB - Colts

Third-round ILB Kelvin Sheppard is expected to "challenge for playing time immediately" this season.

Sheppard figures to give veteran Andra Davis a run for his starting job. Of course, he could be needed next to Davis if four-year veteran Paul Posluszny's free agency ends up unrestricted. Sheppard, one of the first inside linebackers off the board in April, should be starting by mid-season regardless.
Related: Andra Davis, Paul Posluszny
Source: Buffalo News
Fri, Jun 3, 2011 09:15:00 AM
Kelvin Sheppard - LB - Colts

Bills selected LSU LB Kelvin Sheppard with the No. 68 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

The first inside linebacker off the board, Sheppard averaged 113 tackles the past two seasons in the Bayou. A strong open-field tackler, Sheppard gets much higher grades for his stout run defense than his questionable pass coverage. The 6'2/250 All SEC selection is the natural successor to Andra Davis.
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 08:54:00 PM

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