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Anthony Shepard - Edison High School Linebacker - Highlights
July 21, 2018
Anthony Shepard overcame hearing impairment to become a standout linebacker at Edison High School in Fresno, California.
Anthony Shepard defied expectations as a hearing-impaired linebacker at Edison High School in Fresno, California. Standing 6'2" and weighing 205 pounds, Shepard developed into a formidable defensive presence despite the communication challenges inherent in football.
Following in the footsteps of his older brother T Shepard, who started as a defensive back at Ole Miss, Anthony pursued his collegiate football dreams through the junior college route. His determination and athletic ability demonstrated that physical limitations need not define an athlete's potential.
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