Elbert Shelley

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. He went to the Pro Bowl four times as a special teams player.

Elbert Shelley
No. 37
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1964-12-24) 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
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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.

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