Burg's Shepherd signs with Rio Grande football program

Burg's Shepherd signs with Rio Grande football program reports the commitment of Wheelersburg lineman Kaleb Shepherd to continue his football career in college. Shepherd, a 5-foot-11 and 210-pound player, will join the Rio Grande RedStorm as a linebacker starting with the Fall 2026 semester, after contacting the program following Wheelersburg’s run to the OHSAA Division V State Championship Game. The article links his decision to the team environment at Wheelersburg, where he credited coaches and teammates for both football development and life lessons. In 2025, Wheelersburg recorded 4,431 total yards of offense and 60 offensive touchdowns, while Shepherd served as an interior anchor. Defensively, he backed up Meeker at nose tackle, totaling seven-and-a-half tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery. Over four seasons at Wheelersburg, the Pirates went 41-14, and the article says Shepherd was not selected in the 2024 draft.