In the midst of the drizzle and sprinkle of rain and cloud, Russell Shepard shone. During the first day of the Panthers 2017 OTAs, Russell Shepard put on a clinic. He outperformed his peers with ease, making catch after catch like clockwork. He captivated his coaches, his peers, and his teammates all alike with his energy, skill, and effort. Russell Shepard went on the field making plays. With plenty of tough catches and finding ways of getting open, Shepard got plenty of good review