Number: | 37 |
Birth Date: | 24 December 1964 |
Birth Place: | Trumann, Arkansas, U.S. |
College: | Arkansas State |
Position: | Safety |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 11 |
Weight Lbs: | 190 |
Draftyear: | 1987 |
Draftround: | 11 |
Draftpick: | 292 |
Pastteams: |
|
Highlights: | |
Pfr: | ShelEl00 |
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]