Kison Shepard
Junior offensive lineman on Mississippi State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 350 lb · Memphis, TN · Germantown HS (East Mississippi CC)
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 85 nationally · Joined Mississippi State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 offensive lineman on Mississippi State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Mississippi State in 2026.
Kison Shepard
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Mississippi State3-star out of East Mississippi C.C.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Lebby
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Mississippi State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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Mississippi State has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman and 1 All-American. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Charles Cross was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Mississippi State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Mississippi State
Returning around him
- 34% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 2 Mississippi State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -12 net (28 in / 40 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Mississippi State · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #20 · 2026 recruiting class #23
Background
2024-25 (Trinity Valley CC / East Mississippi CC) Rated as a 3-star prospect by 247Sports composite JUCO rankings ... 247 ranks Shepard as the 15th best offensive tackle in JUCO ... Spent the 2024 season at Trinity Valley CC and the 2025 season at East Mississippi CC ... Committed to Mississippi...