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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

4-time Pro Bowler

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

Defense & Fumbles

Glossary · ProBowl(*), 1st-team All-Pro(+), · CSV · PRE
Def Interceptions Fumbles Tackles
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Sk Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Tkl Ast Sfty
1987 23 ATL 4 0 3
1988 24 ATL 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 12
1989 25 ATL 10 0 1 31 0 31 14
1990 26 ATL 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 10
1991 27 ATL 11 0 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 9
1992* 28 ATL 13 0 4
1993* 29 ATL 16 0 1
1994* 30 ATL 16 0 0 0 1 0 0
1995* 31 ATL 13 0
1996 32 ATL 12 0 0 0 1 0 0
Career 119 0 2.0 1 31 0 31 2 1 3 0 0 53 0

Kick & Punt Returns

Glossary · ProBowl(*), 1st-team All-Pro(+), · CSV · PRE
Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
1988 24 ATL 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

Pro Bowls games are Year; All-Pro Teams are Year; Stats are Season Lg (if not NFL) Value (Rank--in top 100 all-time single-season)

All-Pro Teams

Glossary
1992 - Pro Football Weekly: 1st team all-conf.
1993 - Pro Football Weekly: 1st team all-conf.
1995 - Pro Football Weekly: 1st team all-conf.