Richard Shelton was drafted No. 292 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Liberty. 44 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #292
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 44
- Career AV
- 75th at Liberty
The pick
How Richard Shelton came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
44 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 44
- Career approximate value
- 75th among Liberty picks
- Final season
- 19934 years after the draft
Around pick 292
Who came off the board on either side of Richard Shelton.
Nebraska
Albany State
Washington State
Harvard
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Richard Shelton in the 1989 NFL Draft
Richard Shelton is a Defensive back out of Liberty selected No. 292 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft. 44 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Liberty has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Richard Shelton drafted?
Richard Shelton was selected No. 292 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/richard-shelton.
What college did Richard Shelton play for?
Richard Shelton played college football at Liberty in the Conference USA. See every Liberty draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/liberty-flames.
How did Richard Shelton's NFL career turn out?
44 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/richard-shelton.