Nathan Shepherd was drafted No. 72 overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Fort Hays. 122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 8 · #72 overall
Nathan Shepherd Fort Hays Draft
Nathan Shepherd was drafted No. 72 overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Fort Hays. 122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 251st at Fort Hays
The pick
How Nathan Shepherd came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 315 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 59 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 251st among Fort Hays picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 728% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Nathan Shepherd.
BYU · 4× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oregon
Ohio State
Louisville
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nathan Shepherd in the 2018 NFL Draft
Nathan Shepherd is a Defensive tackle out of Fort Hays selected No. 72 overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Fort Hays has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 2018.
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 Nathan Shepherd drafted?
Nathan Shepherd was selected No. 72 overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/nathan-shepherd.
What college did Nathan Shepherd play for?
Nathan Shepherd played college football at Fort Hays in the Mid America. See every Fort Hays draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fort-hays-tigers.
How did Nathan Shepherd's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/nathan-shepherd.