Elbert Shelley

American football player (born 1964)

American football player

Elbert ShelleyNo. 37

Position:| Safety
Personal information
Born:|  (1964-12-24) December 24, 1964 (age 58)
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)

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[edit]

1. ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
2. ^ 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[edit]

*   * Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference

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Atlanta Falcons 1987 NFL draft selections

* Chris Miller
* Kenny Flowers
* Ralph Van Dyke
* Mark Mraz
* Paul Kiser
* Michael Reid
* Curtis Taliaferro
* Terrence Anthony
* Jerry Reese
* Elbert Shelley
* Larry Emery

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