Sheldon Canley was drafted No. 193 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1991 NFL Draft out of San José State. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #193
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Sheldon Canley came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19921 years after the draft
Around pick 193
Who came off the board on either side of Sheldon Canley.
Illinois College
Florida A&M
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Ken Thomas
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sheldon Canley in the 1991 NFL Draft
Sheldon Canley is a Running back out of San José State selected No. 193 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1991 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games San José State has produced 40 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 Sheldon Canley drafted?
Sheldon Canley was selected No. 193 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/sheldon-canley.
What college did Sheldon Canley play for?
Sheldon Canley played college football at San José State in the Mountain West. See every San José State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-jos-state-spartans.
How did Sheldon Canley's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/sheldon-canley.