2026 Men's Gymnastics Roster
Jersey Number 28
Dylan Shepard
- Position:
- All-Around
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-8
- Major:
- Marketing
- Hometown:
- Orlando, Fla.
- High School:
- Circle Christian School
| Letterwinner (2024, 25) |
Career Highs
| Event | Score |
| Floor Exercise | 13.650 | vs. Greenville & Navy | Feb. 28, 2026 |
| Vault | 14.000 | 2x, last at NCAA Championships Qualifiers | April 18, 2025 |
| Parallel Bars | 14.050 | Big Ten Championships | April 4, 2025 |
Sophomore - 2025
- Competed in nine meets, primarily on floor, vault, and parallel bars
- Made his vault debut at the Windy City Invitational on Jan. 18
- Debuted on parallel bars at No. 7 Michigan on Feb. 8
- Set a career high on vault at No. 6 Ohio State on March 25
- Set a new career high on parallel bars at the Big Ten Championships on April 4
- Tied his vault career high at NCAA Championships Qualifiers on April 18
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
Freshman - 2024
- Made Illini debut on floor (13.500) on floor at the NCAA Qualifiers on April 19
- Competed in two meets
High School/Club
- Two-time U.S. Championships qualifier
- Qualified for nationals five times and medaled in all five appearances
- Five-time all-around state champion
- Four-time all-around regional champion
Personal
- Born July 22, 2005
- Majoring in business
- Parents are Scott and Sara Shepard
- Has three siblings, Ty, Amaya and Kylie
- Chose Illinois because "I felt deeply connected with the coaches and athletes on the team, and I loved the school and everything it has to offer."
Illini Men's Gymnastics | NCAA Championships Recap
Sunday, April 20
Illini Men's Gymnastics | Dang Pommel Horse at NCAA Championships
Saturday, April 19
Illini Men's Gymnastics | Sandoval Floor at NCAA Championships
Saturday, April 19
Illini Men's Gymnastics | Ngai Pommel Horse NCAA Championships
Saturday, April 19
