Elbert Shelley

Elbert Shelley
No. 37
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1964-12-24) December 24, 1964 (age 60)
Trumann, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Trumann
(Trumann, Arkansas)
College:Arkansas St.
NFL draft:1987 / round: 11 / pick: 292
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:53
Interceptions:1
Fumble recoveries:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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 selected 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] He now lives in Georgia . He works as an officer and is a security guard at Sonoraville high school in Calhoun, Georgia.

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.


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