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Elbert Shelley

Elbert Vernell Shelley

Position: DB
Height: 5-11    Weight: 190 lbs.
Born: December 24, 1964 in Tyronza, AR
College: Arkansas State

Career AV: 36 (2412th overall since 1950)

4-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 11th round (292nd overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.

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Defense & Fumbles

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Def Interceptions Fumbles Tackles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Sk Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Tkl Ast Sfty AV
1987 23 ATL 37 4 0 3 0
1988 24 ATL 37 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 1
1989 25 ATL 37 10 0 1 31 0 31 14 0
1990 26 ATL 37 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 1
1991 27 ATL 37 11 0 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 9 1
1992* 28 ATL 37 13 0 4 9
1993* 29 ATL 37 16 0 1 9
1994* 30 ATL 37 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 9
1995* 31 ATL 37 13 0 9
1996 32 ATL 37 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Career 119 0 2.0 1 31 0 31 2 1 3 0 0 53 0 40

Kick & Punt Returns

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Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
1988 24 ATL 37 12 0 2 5 0 5 2.5 5
Career 119 0 2 5 0 5 2.5 5

Appearances on Leader Boards, Awards, and Honors

Glossary

Pro Bowls

1992
1993
1994
1995

Stats are Year Lg Value (Rank Season/Rank in Top 100 All-Time Seasons)

All-Pro Teams

Glossary
1992Pro Football Weekly: 1st Team All-Conf.
1993Pro Football Weekly: 1st Team All-Conf.
1995Pro Football Weekly: 1st Team All-Conf.