Lito Sheppard was drafted No. 26 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Florida. 126 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 126
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4822nd at Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Lito Sheppard came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
126 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 126
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4822nd among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4288% of career value
- Final season
- 20119 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Lito Sheppard.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Georgia
Washington
Florida in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lito Sheppard in the 2002 NFL Draft
Lito Sheppard is a Defensive back out of Florida selected No. 26 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2002 NFL Draft. 126 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Lito Sheppard drafted?
Lito Sheppard was selected No. 26 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/lito-sheppard.
What college did Lito Sheppard play for?
Lito Sheppard played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Lito Sheppard's NFL career turn out?
126 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/lito-sheppard.