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Position: | Safety | ||||||
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Born: | Trumann, Arkansas, U.S. | December 24, 1964||||||
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 / Round: 11 / Pick: 292 | ||||||
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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]