Drew Shelton

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Drew Shelton
Penn State Nittany Lions–No. 66
Position Offensive tackle
ClassSenior
Major Business Administration
Personal information
Born (2003-12-26) December 26, 2003 (age 21)
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight305 lb (138 kg)
Career history
College Penn State (2022–present)
High school Downingtown West
(Downingtown, Pennsylvania)

Andrew King Shelton (born December 26, 2003) [1] is an American college football offensive tackle for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Early life

Shelton is from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. [2] He grew up playing baseball and started playing football in middle school. [3] He attended Dowingtown West High School, where he played football and basketball, before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida, then returned to Downingtown for his senior year. [4] At Downingtown West, he played alongside quarterback Will Howard and helped the school win the District 1 championship in 2019, their first since 1996. [5] He was ranked a four-star prospect and the third-best player in Pennsylvania and committed to play college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions. [6] [7]

College career

Although Shelton initially intended to redshirt during the 2022 season as a freshman, he ended up playing in seven games and started the final five at left tackle in place of the injured Olu Fashanu. [8] [9] The following year, he played in all 13 games as a rotational player, starting one. [10] He then became a starter as a junior in 2024, starting 12 games while allowing only two sacks. [6] He returned for his senior season in 2025. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Drew Shelton Offensive Tackle Penn State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report". www.nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  2. ↑ "Drew Shelton". Penn State Nittany Lions.
  3. ↑ Snyder, Audrey (November 25, 2020). "For Penn State, Drew Shelton is key piece of critical 2022 recruiting puzzle". The Athletic . Archived from the original on 2025-05-07 – via archive.today.
  4. ↑ Beazley, Colin (December 31, 2022). "In his first season at Penn State, Downingtown High product Drew Shelton is 'just having fun'". The Philadelphia Inquirer . Archived from the original on 2025-05-07 – via archive.today.
  5. ↑ Jackson, Devin (October 31, 2024). "Penn State's Drew Shelton blocked for Will Howard at Downingtown West. They'll be on opposite sidelines Saturday". Archived from the original on 2025-05-07 – via archive.today.
  6. 1 2 3 Scarcella, Rich (April 16, 2025). "Drew Shelton's return might be overlooked, but it's valuable to Penn State". The Morning Call . Archived from the original on 2025-05-07 – via archive.today.
  7. ↑ Ralph, Max (August 25, 2024). "'The sky's the limit' | Penn State OT Drew Shelton embracing chance to start in Year 3". PennLive.com . Archived from the original on 2025-05-07 – via archive.today.
  8. ↑ McGonigal, Johnny (January 6, 2023). "Penn State OT Drew Shelton filled in for Olu Fashanu as a true freshman. Now, he's ready for 2023" . PennLive.com .
  9. ↑ Scarcella, Rich (August 8, 2024). "Penn State's Drew Shelton mentors fellow offensive tackle J'ven Williams". Daily Local News . Archived from the original on 2025-05-07 – via archive.today.
  10. ↑ Ralph, Max (June 13, 2024). "Penn State tackle Drew Shelton a 'huge' boost in return from injury". Clearfield Progress . Archived from the original on 2025-05-07 – via archive.today.
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