Elbert Shelley

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Elbert Shelley
No. 37
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1964-12-24) December 24, 1964 (age 59)
Trumann, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College: Arkansas State
NFL draft: 1987  / Round: 11 / Pick: 292
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Elbert Vernell Shelley (born December 24, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Falcons in the 11th round of the 1987 NFL Draft. [1] He went to the Pro Bowl four times as a special teams player.

Shelley's hometown is Trumann, Arkansas. He was an honor student as well as a star running-back for the football team. In college Shelley was switched from running back to safety by Coach Larry Lacewell. [2]

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References

  1. "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  2. Oldham, Michael (June 28, 2006). "Where Are They Now? - Elbert Shelley". Atlanta Falcons. Archived from the original on September 22, 2007. Retrieved October 13, 2008.