Deondre Shepherd

Position:
Defensive Back
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 199
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
McKinney, Texas
Prev School:
Coastal Carolina
High School:
McKinney HS

BEFORE BALL STATE: Redshirt freshman appeared in one game last season for Coastal Carolina … transfers to Ball State with four years of eligibility.

HIGH SCHOOL: a first-team all-district honoree at McKinney HS in Texas, he led the Lions to a 9-3 record as a senior in 2023 while starring under secondary coach and current Ball State assistant coach Mayomi Olootu.

PERSONAL: Son of Laqueshia and Stacy Barnes … has three brothers named Stacee, JJ, and Adrian … his brother Adrian played football at Washington State University … majoring in sports administration … favorite food is burgers … wants to pursue the NFL after college.