L.J. Shelton was drafted No. 21 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Eastern Michigan. 146 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 433rd at Eastern Michigan
The pick
How L.J. Shelton came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 433rd among Eastern Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2456% of career value
- Final season
- 20089 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of L.J. Shelton.
Notre Dame
North Carolina
Saginaw Valley State
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
Other T picks from Eastern Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
L.J. Shelton in the 1999 NFL Draft
L.J. Shelton is a Offensive tackle out of Eastern Michigan selected No. 21 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Eastern Michigan has produced 13 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 L.J. Shelton drafted?
L.J. Shelton was selected No. 21 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/l-j-shelton.
What college did L.J. Shelton play for?
L.J. Shelton played college football at Eastern Michigan in the MAC. See every Eastern Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-michigan-eagles.
How did L.J. Shelton's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/l-j-shelton.