Sherfield finished his Vanderbilt career with 136 receptions for 1,869 yards, ranked eighth in school history for both. As a senior captain, he had 50 receptions for a team-leading and career high 729 yards and five touchdowns.[1]
Sherfield signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2018.[3] On August 23, 2018, during a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sherfield recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown. A week later, in a game against the Denver Broncos, he caught two passes for 44 yards.[4] Sherfield played in 13 games with two starts as a rookie, finishing with 19 receptions for 210 yards and one touchdown.
Sherfield was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Cardinals on November 27, 2020,[5] and activated on December 2.[6]
San Francisco 49ers
Sherfield signed with the San Francisco 49ers on March 19, 2021.[7] After his preseason performance of 5 receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown over 3 games, Sherfield was officially listed on the 49ers 53-man roster going into the 2021 season.[8]
Miami Dolphins
Sherfield signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on March 18, 2022.[9]
Overall, Sherfield surpassed his career highs in several categories, which were set in his rookie season, during his lone season in Miami. He caught 30 passes for 417 yards and 2 touchdowns.[10]
Buffalo Bills
Sherfield signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on March 20, 2023.[11] Sherfield caught his first touchdown with the Bills against his old team, the Miami Dolphins, in week 18, off a deflected pass. The Bills would go on to win 21–14 to clinch the division title.[12]