#8
of 218 running backs · Top 3%
+2.21
points added per game vs an average RB
What the numbers say about Nate
- •Ranks #8 of 218 running backs in points added per game (+2.21).
- •#5 among 41 qualified running backs on 3rd/4th down (+0.95 points per play).
- •Top 13% of running backs in points added per target (+0.60).
What people are saying about Nate
Updated Oct 24- •Duke's Nate Sheppard was named a midseason All-America selection by GoDuke.com, recognizing his play so far this season. GoDuke.com ↗
- •Sports Illustrated called Sheppard one of the nation's best players as Duke's offensive stars were highlighted ahead of the Virginia game. Sports Illustrated ↗
- •Coverage credited Sheppard with late-game play that helped Duke clinch its fifth win of the season over Virginia. kens5.com ↗
Summaries of recent news coverage in our own words. Tap a source to read the original.
Against every FBS RB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per carry0.23Top 24%
- Rush success rate41.3%Bottom 38%
- Yards per carry5.5Top 27%
- Explosive run rate12.7%Top 16%
- Stuffed rate12.0%Top 24%
- Carry share68.8%Top 1%
- EPA per target0.60Top 13%
What he does best
- Carry share (Top 1%)
- EPA per target (Top 13%)
- Explosive run rate (Top 16%)
What to work on
- Rush success rate (Bottom 38%, his lowest mark)
- Yards per carry (Top 27%, his lowest mark)
- 1st down (+0.07 per play, vs +0.95 3rd/4th down)
No true weak spots at his position, so these are his lowest marks.
Coaching notes
- By down. Best: 3rd/4th down (+0.95 per play). Toughest: 1st down (+0.07).
- Direction. Best: left (+0.49 per play). Toughest: middle (+0.08).
- Standard vs passing downs. Best: passing downs (+0.43 per play). Toughest: standard downs (+0.13).
Players like Sheppard
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 82%match
+1.22 points added per game
Compare to Sheppard - 81%match
+1.06 points added per game
Compare to Sheppard - 71%match
+1.01 points added per game
Compare to Sheppard
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.07 EPA · 40% succ · 80 plays
- 2nd down+0.14 EPA · 33% succ · 46 plays
- 3rd/4th down+0.95 EPA · 63% succ · 24 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.13 EPA · 42% succ · 98 plays
- Passing downs+0.43 EPA · 40% succ · 52 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.55 EPA · 56% succ · 25 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.23 EPA · 41% succ · 150 plays
Direction
- Middle+0.08 EPA · 29% succ · 72 plays
- Right+0.26 EPA · 45% succ · 40 plays
- Left+0.49 EPA · 61% succ · 38 plays
Season stats
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD | Expl% | Stuff% | Car Shr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 831 | 5.5 | 9 | 12.7% | 12.0% | 68.8% |
| Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 29 | 267 | 4 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Rushing | Receiving | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Tulane | 34 car, 214 yds, 2 TD | 2/3, 16 yds, 0 TD | +0.40 |
| 2 | at Illinois | 24 car, 147 yds, 1 TD | 5/6, 41 yds, 2 TD | +0.23 |
| 3 | vs Stanford | 23 car, 154 yds, 2 TD | 1/1, 2 yds, 1 TD | +0.33 |
| 4 | vsWilliam & Mary | 8 car, 85 yds, 1 TD | 1/1, 8 yds, 0 TD | +0.37 |
| 6 | at Georgia Tech | 26 car, 99 yds, 2 TD | 7/8, 91 yds, 0 TD | +0.08 |
| 7 | vs North Carolina | 20 car, 77 yds, 0 TD | 11/12, 98 yds, 1 TD | +0.19 |
| 8 | at Virginia | 15 car, 55 yds, 1 TD | 2/3, 11 yds, 0 TD | -0.04 |