Elbert Shelley
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born: | December 24, 1964 Trumann, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Trumann (Trumann, Arkansas) | ||||||||
| College: | Arkansas St. | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1987: 11th round, 292nd pick | ||||||||
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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 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 retired on Friday, June 27, 2025 after working for the Gordon County Sheriff's Department for 16 years with 13 of those years as a School Resource Officer.[3]
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.
- ^ "GCSO's Sgt. Elbert Shelley recognized with Distinguished Service Cross upon retirement". Gordon Gazette. June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Pro Football Reference