He played running back, wide receiver, cornerback, and punter. He was an all-state selection at both cornerback and quarterback. He played football as a cornerback and wide receiver. He also had the most interceptions out of any cornerback in high school. He was the fifth cornerback drafted in 2017. He was the sixth cornerback drafted in 2003. He was the third cornerback drafted in 2010. He was the 26th cornerback drafted in 2015. He was the 14th cornerback drafted in 2013. He was the earliest drafted cornerback in Jaguars' franchise history. Sherman was the 25th cornerback drafted in 2011. He was ranked the eighth best cornerback in 2013 by Pro Football Focus. He was the highest cornerback selected in the draft. He played as a cornerback for coach Curtis McCauley. He was intercepted by cornerback Morris Claiborne.