Sheppard Picks Up Fifth and Sixth Midseason All-America Accolades

DURHAM, N.C. – Sophomore running back Nate Sheppard continued his midseason All-America first team selections Wednesday with nods from The Athletic and The Sporting News . Sheppard has now been named to six first teams as he earned spots on the Associated Press and Sports Illustrated squads last week as well as the CBS and On3 groups Tuesday. A native of Mandeville, Louisiana, Sheppard has 138 carries for 820 yards (5.94) and eight touchdowns. He has also caught a team-high 28 passes for a Duke-best 259 receiving yards (9.25) and four touchdowns. Sheppard leads all FBS running backs in receptions...