2013: Did not see action.

2012: Redshirted his true freshman season.

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Providence Catholic, recording 55 tackles and eight interceptions, with one INT returned for touchdown ... As a receiver, caught nine passes for 126 yards ... Also notched three career blocked field goals ... Named a Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete and an all-state selection by Rivals ... Southtown Star and Joliet Herald All-Area as well as Chicago Tribune All-Metro ... Team defensive MVP and academic all-state honoree ... Also a four-year letterwinner as a sprinter for track team, setting school records for 55 and 100-meter events ... Placed 10th in the state in 100-meter dash ... Helped track team win sectional and conference championships ... Team captain in both sports ... National Honor Society member and Illinois State Scholar.
Personal: Born Troy C. Sheppard ... Son of Larry and Andrea Sheppard ... Father played with Boston Breakers and Chicago Blitz of USFL ... Played alongside current Wildcats Pat Ward and Tim Hanrahan at Providence Catholic ... Major is undeclared.