ALLEN PARK -- Kelvin Sheppard has done an impressive job in his first season as Detroit Lions defensive coordinator .

Now, Sheppard is getting some outside attention for his efforts. NFL Network’s annual list of young head-coaching candidates to watch in the upcoming cycle included Sheppard this time around.

“When Aaron Glenn got the Jets job last January, it was an easy decision to promote Sheppard, whose high-octane personality and understanding of the big picture immediately impressed in the bigger role,” the NFL Network writes." Detroit’s defense hasn’t missed a beat, improving in many categories from 2024 with the return of star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson.

“Campbell believes Sheppard will be an outstanding head coach sooner than later. For any team seeking the next Dan Campbe

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