Green Bay Packers Sign Colorado Buffaloes Star Receiver

The move comes after Sheppard failed a physical with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, although no specifics were made public. He later drew interest from the Broncos, attending a tryout that fueled speculation he could stay in Colorado, but that chapter has now officially closed.

Instead, he’ll be heading to Green Bay, where the Packers are adding another young target to their growing receiver room.

Sheppard, who transferred to Colorado ahead of the 2024 season, made an immediate impact under Colorado coach Deion Sanders. The 6-foot-3 wideout brought physicality, veteran poise, and high-level experience from his SEC days at Vanderbilt.

With Colorado’s offense struggling to produce a run game, Sheppard remained a steady option for the Browns' new rookie quarterback, Shedeur Sanders.

Sheppard finished the 2024 campaign with 48 receptions, 621 receiving yards, and six touchdowns. Numbers that didn’t pop off the page but reflected his reliability among an expansive receiver room crowded with talent.

His frame and ability to win contested catches made him a matchup nightmare for opposing defenders.

Despite not hearing his name called during the 2025 NFL Draft, Sheppard will now look to take his talents to Green Bay.

For the Packers, Sheppard represents a low-risk, high-upside signing. Green Bay is entering the season with optimism with quarterback Jordan Love behind center, and the team has invested heavily in young receiving talent to support him.

While the top of the depth chart is a lofty goal for the former Buff, there’s opportunity for someone like Sheppard to carve out a role, especially on special teams or in short-yardage settings.

From Colorado’s perspective, Sheppard’s signing wraps up the final NFL landing spot for a dynamic group of 2024 wideouts that helped lead the Buffs to a nine-win season and an appearance in the Alamo Bowl.

Sheppard was among the handful of veterans who brought immediate leadership and maturity to the locker room in 2024. His short stay in Boulder may have flown under the national radar, but fans who followed closely saw the kind of playmaking ability that could be lethal in the NFL.

Now, Sheppard heads north to Wisconsin, where the stakes are different but the mission remains the same.

Sheppard is expected to report to training camp in the coming days, where he’ll compete for a spot on the Packers’ 53-man roster or practice squad.