Jabaal Sheard was one of the new linebackers brought in by GM Chris Ballard this past off-season. His reputation is a pass-rush specialist. Ballard brought him in to help bring the quarterback down. But did he do that job well this season?
The only reason Sheard was on the field in any given situation was for pass rush. He’s an average run stopper, but not good enough to lean on. He relies on speed more than power. If the Colts force a third and long, he can typically pin his ears back and speed rush the edge.