Elbert Shelley

Elbert Shelley
No. 37
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	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
	Atlanta Falcons (1987–1996);
Career highlights and awards
	3× All-Pro (1992, 1993, 1995); 4× Pro Bowl (1992–1995);
	Player stats at PFR

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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 October 1, 2023.
^ 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.

External links

Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference

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[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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