Elbert Shelley was drafted No. 292 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Arkansas State. 119 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #292
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 119
- Career AV
- 127th at Arkansas State
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Elbert Shelley came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Career approximate value
- 127th among Arkansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 19969 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 292
Who came off the board on either side of Elbert Shelley.
Texas
SMU
Ole Miss
Arkansas State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Arkansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Elbert Shelley in the 1987 NFL Draft
Elbert Shelley is a Defensive back out of Arkansas State selected No. 292 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1987 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value Arkansas State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Elbert Shelley drafted?
Elbert Shelley was selected No. 292 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/elbert-shelley.
What college did Elbert Shelley play for?
Elbert Shelley played college football at Arkansas State in the Sun Belt. See every Arkansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-state-red-wolves.
How did Elbert Shelley's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/elbert-shelley.