Ajani Sheppard

WASHINGTON STATE RS-SOPHOMORE (2025): Did not appear in a game. RUTGERS RS-FRESHMAN (2024): Played in four games ... rushed three times for 24 yards ... contributed a 20-yard rush against Wisconsin (10/12) ... took snaps versus Akron (9/7) and Howard (8/29). FRESHMAN (2023): Played in one game ... completed both passing attempts for 23 yards and added a 10-yard carry in collegiate debut against Wagner (9/30). HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Joe Spagnola at Iona Prep … played quarterback for the Gaels … led Iona Prep to a 9-3 record, a 6-1 mark in Catholic AAA league action and a NYCCHSFL AAA title game appearance as a senior in 2022 … finished senior season 150-of-242 for 2,393 yards and 21 touchdowns … also added 142 carries for 1,291 yards and 11 scores on the ground … threw for 2,357 yards and 22 touchdowns and rushed for 1,041 yards and 16 scores as a junior in 2021 … CHSFL First Team All-State Class AA Co-Player of the Year by the New York Sportswriters Association as a junior … a three-star signal caller and No. 6 overall prospect in New York by ESPN … a three-star signee and No. 9 player in the Empire State by 247Sports … first Power 5 quarterback signee from Westchester County in 28 years.