Nehemiah Shelton

Nehemiah Shelton
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-13) September 13, 1999 (age 25)
Gardena, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Junípero Serra (Gardena)
College:Long Beach CC (2017)
San Jose State (2018–2022)
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2x All-MWC Honorable Mention selection (2021-22)
  • Second-team Preseason Athlon All-MWC selection (2022)
  • First-team All-Central League (2017)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nehemiah Shelton (born September 13, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Long Beach City Vikings and the San Jose State Spartans.

Early life and high school

Shelton grew up in Gardena, California and attended Junípero Serra High School. During his high school career, he played as a cornerback and a wide receiver and made three pass interceptions and seven pass break-ups as a senior.[1] Also as a senior, he played in the 2017 Lions All-Star Game in El Segundo, California.[2] Shelton would commit to Long Beach City College.

College career

Long Beach City

During his true freshman season, he played in 11 games, finishing the season with 46 total tackles (35 solo and 11 assisted), three tackles for loss for seven yards, four interceptions for 43 yards and seven pass break-ups.[3] He was also a first-team All-Central league selection for helping the Vikings win the 2017 Patriotic Bowl.[4]

San Jose State

On December 20, 2017, Shelton would commit to play college football at San Jose State University.[5]

During the 2018 season, he saw action in three games as a reserve cornerback. He finished the season with four tackles, a pass interception and a pass breakup.[6] During the 2019 season, he played in all 12 games and started eight of them, finishing the season with 42 total tackles (34 solo and eight assisted), three pass interceptions for 14 yards, seven pass breakups, a fumble recovery for 27 yards and two forced fumbles.[7] During the 2020 season, he played in and started all eight games, finishing the season with 38 total tackles (31 solo and seven assisted), a tackle for loss, four pass breakups and one fumble recovery for 29 yards.[8] During the 2021 season, he played in and started 10 games, finishing the season with 62 total tackles (47 solo and 15 assisted), two pass interceptions for 13 yards and 12 pass breakups.[9] During the 2022 season, he played in and started all 12 games, finishing the season with 49 total tackles (36 solo and 13 assisted), three tackles for loss, two pass interceptions for 23 yards and eight pass breakups.[10]

Shelton was invited to play at the 2023 East–West Shrine Bowl.[11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		183 lb
(83 kg) 		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.77 s 1.65 s 2.72 s 4.36 s 7.11 s 35 in
(0.89 m)		 9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		 6 reps
All values from Pro Day[12]

Memphis Showboats

Shelton was selected in the seventh round (51st overall) of the 2023 USFL draft by the Memphis Showboats.[13]

New York Jets

On August 17, 2023, Shelton was signed to the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft.[14] He was waived on August 29, 2023,[15] but he was signed to the practice squad the next day.[16] He was released on October 3, 2023.[17]

Memphis Showboats (second stint)

On October 18, 2023, Shelton was re-signed to the Memphis Showboats.[18]

New York Jets (second stint)

On July 22, 2024, Shelton was re-signed to the New York Jets.[19] He was waived five days later, after the team signed Kendall Sheffield.[20] He was re-signed to the team on August 19, 2024.[21] He was waived on August 27, 2024.[22]

Los Angeles Chargers

On October 9, 2024, Shelton was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.[23] He was released on October 19.[24]

References

  1. ^ "Nehemiah Shelton's Serra High School Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Nehemiah Shelton, Junipero Serra, Athlete". 247Sports. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Nehemiah Shelton". lbccvikings.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  4. ^ "Nehemiah Shelton". sjsuspartans.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Moore, Jackson (December 20, 2017). "San Jose State Signs 13 Recruits on Early National Signing Day". 247Sports. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "Nehemiah Shelton 2018 Gamelog". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  7. ^ "Nehemiah Shelton 2019 Gamelog". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  8. ^ "Nehemiah Shelton 2020 Gamelog". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  9. ^ "Nehemiah Shelton 2021 Gamelog". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  10. ^ "Nehemiah Shelton 2022 Gamelog". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  11. ^ Marchionte, Bo (February 14, 2023). "2023 NFL Draft: Nehemiah Shelton Makes Most of Shrine Bowl". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  12. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Nehemiah Shelton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  13. ^ "Memphis Showboats add 10 players in USFL College Draft". FOX13 Memphis. February 21, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  14. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 17, 2023). "Jets Sign CB Nehemiah Shelton". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  15. ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "New York Jets: 2023 Jets Roster Cuts". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  16. ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2023). "Jets Sign 6 More Players to Complete Their Practice Squad". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  17. ^ Ventre, Ralph (October 3, 2023). "Jets Sign Three PS Players, Release Former First-Rounder". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  18. ^ Larsen, James (October 18, 2023). "Memphis Showboats Re-Sign DB Nehemiah Shelton After NFL Stint". pfnewsroom.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  19. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (July 23, 2024). "Jets Sign CB Nehemiah Shelton". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  20. ^ Allen, Eric (July 27, 2024). "Jets Sign QB Adrian Martinez and CB Kendall Sheffield". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  21. ^ Pullano, John (August 19, 2024). "Jets Sign DB Nehemiah Shelton". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  22. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (August 27, 2024). "Final Cuts | Jets Move 37 to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  23. ^ Peterson, Michael (September 10, 2024). "Chargers sign CB Nehemiah Shelton to practice squad". Bolts From The Blue. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  24. ^ Roling, Chris (October 19, 2024). "Chargers announce roster moves before Week 7 game vs. Cardinals". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 20, 2024.