Sheldon Arnold

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Sheldon Arnold
No. 38     Calgary Stampeders
2025, 38, Sheldon Arnold.jpg
Arnold with the Calgary Stampeders in 2025
Born: (2002-05-13) May 13, 2002 (age 23)
Loganville, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status American
Position(s) Defensive back
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight202 lb (92 kg)
College East Tennessee (2020–2023)
UCF (2024)
High school Loganville (Loganville, Georgia)
Career history
As player
2025–present Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Sheldon Arnold II (born May 13, 2002) is an American professional football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Arnold previously played college football for the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and the UCF Knights.

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College career

Arnold played college football for the East Tennessee State Buccaneers from 2020 to 2023 and the UCF Knights in 2024. [1] He played in 41 games at East Tennessee, recording 145 tackles, seven interceptions,eight pass break ups, one sack, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. [2] In 2023, Arnold earned First-team All-SoCon honors and was a member of the First-team FCS All-American team. [3] [4]

In 2024, Arnold transferred to UCF, playing in all 12 games. [5] [6] He made 53 tackles, including two tackles for loss and one interception in his lone season as a Knight. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)
193 lb
(88 kg)
31+12 in
(0.80 m)
8+34 in
(0.22 m)
4.53 s1.53 s2.59 s4.30 s7.22 s32 in
(0.81 m)
9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)
14 reps
All values from Pro Day [7]

On May 17, 2025, Arnold signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. [8] He started in the season opener against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and made three tackles. [9] [10]

References

  1. "Sheldon II ARNOLD". Calgary Stampeders . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  2. "Sheldon Arnold, II - 2023-24 - Football". East Tennessee State University . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  3. "Twelve Bucs earn SoCon postseason honors". East Tennessee State University . November 21, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  4. Russo, Ralph D. (December 12, 2023). "South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski and Monmouth RB Jaden Shirden lead AP FCS All-America team". AP News . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  5. Murschel, Matt (May 1, 2024). "UCF welcomes commitment from ETSU transfer Sheldon Arnold II". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Sheldon Arnold - 2024 Football". UCF Athletics - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  7. "Sheldon Arnold Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  8. "Calgary Stampeders sign Ticats' rookie camp cut DB Darren Evans, one other". 3DownNation. May 17, 2025. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  9. "Calgary Stampeders to unveil revamped defensive lineup vs. Ticats". 3DownNation. June 6, 2025. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  10. "Sheldon II ARNOLD". CFL.ca . Retrieved August 23, 2025.