The award annually recognizes college football's top linebacker.
Shepherd will be using a rare "gray shirt" to get a head start on his collegiate career.
Penn State now know's four of it's 2026 matchups.
Molly Martin was the higher of the two Nittany Lions at No. 71 on the list.
Ali Krieger and Joanna Lohman last teamed up with the Washington Spirit in 2016.
