Player profileDuke Football
Duke · Football
Nate Sheppard
RB · Sophomore · #20 · 5' 10" · 205 lbs · 3★ recruit
From Mandeville, LA
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Estimated NIL value
$800K
Duke · Football
Nate Sheppard
RB · Sophomore · #20 · 5' 10" · 205 lbs · 3★ recruit
From Mandeville, LA
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Estimated NIL value
$800K
Duke · Football
RB · Sophomore · #20 · 5' 10" · 205 lbs
★★★★★4★ RecruitFrom Mandeville, LA
Estimated NIL value
$800K
Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation; reviewed August 19, 2026.
Market benchmark: On3 published estimate .
Confidence meter
High confidenceThis value is strongly supported by current market evidence, roster role, and school-level spending context.
Nate Sheppard is a 5' 10" 205 lbs Sophomore Running Back for Duke and is listed by ESPN from Mandeville, LA. Nate Sheppard ranks 3rd within the current Duke football roster. The $800K modeled value is calibrated against current market evidence reviewed August 19, 2026. It is not a reported contract or salary figure.
Pool share by sport
5.0%
Football pool: $15.85M
Pool share of school
2.2%
Duke roster market: $35.9M
Roster dollars tracked
$15.85M
Duke Football pool-accounting sum
Recent game logs
8
Latest verified ESPN appearances
Live player file
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Position
Running Back
Class
Sophomore
Jersey
#20
Height
5' 10"
Weight
205 lbs
Hometown
Mandeville, LA
Roster status
Active
Current listing
Duke Blue Devils
Recruit rating
4-star
Recruiting profile
4-star / No. 438 nationally
Rating: 0.8925
High school: Mandeville
From: Mandeville, LA
Class: 2025 / RB
2025 season production
ESPN player feedRushing
1,132
Yards
11
Touchdowns
200
Carries
5.7
Average
60
Long
Receiving
37
Receptions
286
Yards
1
Touchdowns
7.7
Average
20
Long
Defense
2
Total tackles
2
Solo tackles
0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Career history
| Season | Team | YDS | TD | CAR | AVG | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Duke Blue Devils | 1,132 | 11 | 200 | 5.7 | 60 |
| Career | All teams | 1,132 | 11 | 200 | 5.7 | 60 |
| Season | Team | REC | YDS | TD | AVG | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Duke Blue Devils | 37 | 286 | 1 | 7.7 | 20 |
| Career | All teams | 37 | 286 | 1 | 7.7 | 20 |
| Season | Team | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | PD | FF | AST | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Duke Blue Devils | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All teams | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest games
Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 31, 2025 · 42-39170 YDS · 1 TD · 22 CAR · 7.7 AVGW
Virginia CavaliersDec 7, 2025 · 27-20 OT97 YDS · 1 TD · 21 CAR · 4.6 AVGW
Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 29, 2025 · 49-3275 YDS · 2 TD · 23 CAR · 3.3 AVGW
North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 22, 2025 · 32-2590 YDS · 0 TD · 22 CAR · 4.1 AVGLVirginia CavaliersNov 15, 2025 · 34-1743 YDS · 0 TD · 12 CAR · 3.6 AVGL
UConn HuskiesNov 8, 2025 · 37-34100 YDS · 2 TD · 16 CAR · 6.3 AVGW
Clemson TigersNov 1, 2025 · 46-4560 YDS · 1 TD · 13 CAR · 4.6 AVGL
Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsOct 18, 2025 · 27-1850 YDS · 0 TD · 15 CAR · 3.3 AVGSideline Data Desk
The model rewards proven offensive skill players for touch volume, highlight potential, and consumer-facing visibility. For Nate Sheppard, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $800K headline case.
The visible base estimate is $800K. The pool-accounting allocation is $800K, equal to about 5.0% of the Duke football market. The player ranks 3rd on that roster.
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