Pat Shepard Class: RS Senior Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA High School: Upper St. Clair Height / Weight: 6-4 / 231 Position: Tight End

SCOUTING REPORT: Has earned two varsity letters with the RedHawks ... coaches say he had his best spring performance ever, becoming a better blocker ... striving to have a good senior season ... a solid receiver.

2007: Appeared in all 13 games ... caught two passes for eight yards.

2006: Played in all but one of Miami's 12 games ... caught one pass for 11 yards vs. Syracuse.

2005: Made brief appearances in two games as a reserve tight end.

2004: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner as a wide receiver, outside linebacker and strong safety ... totaled 64 receptions during his career, averaging more than 13 yards per catch ... hauled in six touchdown grabs ... Panthers went 20-3 over two seasons, winning back-to-back conference titles ... twice won first-team All-Quad A and all-conference honors ... coached by James Render.

PERSONAL: Son of Greg and Vicki Shepard ... mother played tennis at Ashland University and father played basketball at Trinity College (Conn.) ... majoring in history.