Overview
- Sheppard said nobody has contacted him about the LSU head-coaching vacancy, calling that “the honest truth.”
- He emphasized he is focused on preparing Detroit to beat the Minnesota Vikings and referenced facing former LSU star Justin Jefferson.
- The former Tigers linebacker won a national championship at LSU and returned in 2020 as director of player development before joining Detroit’s staff.
- After four seasons as the Lions’ linebackers coach, he was promoted to defensive coordinator about nine months ago as Detroit’s defense has surged behind Aidan Hutchinson, Al-Quadin Muhammad and Jack Campbell.
- His name gained traction through social-media buzz, AI-altered images and praise from ex-LSU standout Davon Godchaux, yet there is no confirmed outreach from LSU.