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| Position: | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 24, 1964 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 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · 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]
References
- ↑ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ↑ Oldham, Michael (2006-06-28). "Where Are They Now? - Elbert Shelley". Atlanta Falcons. Archived from the original on September 22, 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-13.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
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