Nehemiah Shelton
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Nehemiah Shelton
| currentteam = Memphis Showboats
| number = 32
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|9|13}}
| birth_place = Gardena, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 185
| high_school = Junípero Serra (Gardena)
| college = Long Beach CC (2017)
San Jose State (2018–2022)
| undraftedyear = 2023
| pastteams =
- Memphis Showboats ({{USFL Year|2023}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Memphis Showboats ({{UFL Year|2024}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Memphis Showboats ({{UFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status =Active
| highlights =
- 2x All-MWC Honorable Mention selection (2021-22)
- Second-team Preseason Athlon All-MWC selection (2022)
- First-team All-Central League (2017)
| pfr = ShelNe00
}}
Nehemiah Shelton (born September 13, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Long Beach City Vikings and the San Jose State Spartans.
Early life and high school
Shelton grew up in Gardena, California, and attended Junípero Serra High School. During his high school career, he played as a cornerback and a wide receiver and made three pass interceptions and seven pass break-ups as a senior.{{cite web|url=https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/gardena/serra-cavaliers/athletes/nehemiah-shelton/football/stats/?careerid=4ijpdicnh7j88|title=Nehemiah Shelton's Serra High School Football Stats|website=MaxPreps.com|access-date=September 19, 2024}} Also as a senior, he played in the 2017 Lions All-Star Game in El Segundo, California.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/player/nehemiah-shelton-46050700/high-school-240577/|title=Nehemiah Shelton, Junipero Serra, Athlete|website=247Sports|access-date=September 19, 2024}} Shelton would commit to Long Beach City College.
College career
= Long Beach City =
During his true freshman season, he played in 11 games, finishing the season with 46 total tackles (35 solo and 11 assisted), three tackles for loss for seven yards, four interceptions for 43 yards and seven pass break-ups.{{cite web|url=https://www.lbccvikings.com/sports/fball/2017-18/bios/shelton_nehemiah_9ruq|title=Nehemiah Shelton|website=lbccvikings.com|access-date=September 19, 2024}} He was also a first-team All-Central league selection for helping the Vikings win the 2017 Patriotic Bowl.{{cite web|url=https://sjsuspartans.com/sports/football/roster/season/2022/player/nehemiah-shelton|title=Nehemiah Shelton|website=sjsuspartans.com|access-date=September 19, 2024}}
= San Jose State =
On December 20, 2017, Shelton committed to play college football at San Jose State University.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/san-jose-state/article/san-jose-state-signs-13-recruits-on-early-national-signing-day-112582026/|title=San Jose State Signs 13 Recruits on Early National Signing Day|website=247Sports|first=Jackson|last=Moore|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=September 19, 2024}}
During the 2018 season, he saw action in three games as a reserve cornerback. He finished the season with four tackles, a pass interception and a pass breakup.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nehemiah-shelton-1/gamelog/2018/|title=Nehemiah Shelton 2018 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}} During the 2019 season, he played in all 12 games and started eight of them, finishing the season with 42 total tackles (34 solo and eight assisted), three pass interceptions for 14 yards, seven pass breakups, a fumble recovery for 27 yards and two forced fumbles.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nehemiah-shelton-1/gamelog/2019/|title=Nehemiah Shelton 2019 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}} During the 2020 season, he played in and started all eight games, finishing the season with 38 total tackles (31 solo and seven assisted), a tackle for loss, four pass breakups and one fumble recovery for 29 yards.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nehemiah-shelton-1/gamelog/2020/|title=Nehemiah Shelton 2020 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}} During the 2021 season, he played in and started 10 games, finishing the season with 62 total tackles (47 solo and 15 assisted), two pass interceptions for 13 yards and 12 pass breakups.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nehemiah-shelton-1/gamelog/2021/|title=Nehemiah Shelton 2021 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}} During the 2022 season, he played in and started all 12 games, finishing the season with 49 total tackles (36 solo and 13 assisted), three tackles for loss, two pass interceptions for 23 yards and eight pass breakups.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/nehemiah-shelton-1/gamelog/2022/|title=Nehemiah Shelton 2022 Gamelog|website=Sports Reference|access-date=September 19, 2024}}
Shelton was invited to play at the 2023 East–West Shrine Bowl.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-draft-interview-with-san-jose-state-db-nehemiah-shelton|title=2023 NFL Draft: Nehemiah Shelton Makes Most of Shrine Bowl|website=Sports Illustrated|first=Bo|last=Marchionte|date=February 14, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0 1/8
| weight = 183
| dash = 4.77
| ten split = 1.65
| twenty split = 2.72
| shuttle = 4.36
| cone drill = 7.11
| vertical = 35
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 4
| bench = 6
| arm span = 31 7/8
| hand span = 9 1/4
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1030149&DraftYear=2023 |title=2023 NFL Draft Scout Nehemiah Shelton College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=September 17, 2024}}
}}
= Memphis Showboats =
Shelton was selected in the seventh round (51st overall) of the 2023 USFL draft by the Memphis Showboats.{{cite web|url=https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/memphis-showboats-add-10-players-in-usfl-college-draft/article_c369d294-b22e-11ed-8b71-83e4003fa534.html|title=Memphis Showboats add 10 players in USFL College Draft|website=FOX13 Memphis|date=February 21, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024}}
= New York Jets =
On August 17, 2023, Shelton was signed to the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-cb-nehemiah-shelton|title=Jets Sign CB Nehemiah Shelton|website=newyorkjets.com|first=Ethan|last=Greenberg|date=August 17, 2023|access-date=September 18, 2024}} He was waived on August 29, 2023,{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-53-man-roster-2023-season|title=New York Jets: 2023 Jets Roster Cuts|website=newyorkjets.com|first=Randy|last=Lange|first2=Ethan|last2=Greenberg|date=August 29, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024}} but he was signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-practice-squad-2023-season-083123|title=Jets Sign 6 More Players to Complete Their Practice Squad|website=newyorkjets.com|first=Randy|last=Lange|date=August 31, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024}} He was released on October 3, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/transactions/transaction-flurry-includes-signing-three-ps-players-releasing-former-first-rounder|title=Jets Sign Three PS Players, Release Former First-Rounder|website=Sports Illustrated|first=Ralph|last=Ventre|date=October 3, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024}}
= Memphis Showboats (second stint) =
On October 18, 2023, Shelton was re-signed to the Memphis Showboats.{{cite web|url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/memphis-showboats-re-sign-db-nehemiah-shelton-after-nfl-stint/|title=Memphis Showboats Re-Sign DB Nehemiah Shelton After NFL Stint|website=pfnewsroom.com|first=James|last=Larsen|date=October 18, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2024}}
= New York Jets (second stint) =
On July 22, 2024, Shelton was re-signed to the New York Jets.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-nehemiah-shelton-07-23-2024|title=Jets Sign CB Nehemiah Shelton|website=newyorkjets.com|first=Ethan|last=Greenberg|date=July 23, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024}} He was waived five days later, after the team signed Kendall Sheffield.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-adrian-martinez-kendall-sheffield-07-27-2024|title=Jets Sign QB Adrian Martinez and CB Kendall Sheffield |website=newyorkjets.com|first=Eric|last=Allen|date=July 27, 2024|access-date=September 19, 2024}} He was re-signed to the team on August 19, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-nehemiah-shelton-08-19-2024|title=Jets Sign DB Nehemiah Shelton|website=newyorkjets.com|first=John|last=Pullano|date=August 19, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024}} He was waived on August 27, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-53-man-roster-2024-season|title=Final Cuts {{!}} Jets Move 37 to Get Their Roster to 53 Players|website=newyorkjets.com|first=Ethan|last=Greenberg|date=August 27, 2024|access-date=September 19, 2024}}
= Los Angeles Chargers =
On October 9, 2024, Shelton was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.{{cite web|url=https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2024/9/10/24241215/chargers-nehemiah-shelton-matt-hankins-jets|title=Chargers sign CB Nehemiah Shelton to practice squad|website=Bolts From The Blue|first=Michael|last=Peterson|date=September 10, 2024|access-date=September 19, 2024}} He was released on October 19.{{Cite web |last=Roling |first=Chris |date=October 19, 2024 |title=Chargers announce roster moves before Week 7 game vs. Cardinals |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-announce-roster-moves-week-7-cardinals |access-date=20 October 2024 |website=Sports Illustrated}}
= Memphis Showboats (third stint) =
On January 20, 2025, Shelton re-signed with the Memphis Showboats.{{cite news |last=Larsen |first=James |title=Showboats Sign Chris Pierce, James Jones IV, Nehemiah Shelton |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/showboats-sign-chris-pierce-james-jones-iv-nehemiah-shelton/ |website=PFNewsroom.com |date=January 22, 2025 |access-date=January 23, 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.lbccvikings.com/sports/fball/2017-18/bios/shelton_nehemiah_9ruq Long Beach City Vikings bio]
- [https://sjsuspartans.com/sports/football/roster/season/2022/player/nehemiah-shelton San Jose State Spartans bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Los Angeles County, California
Category:Sportspeople from Gardena, California
Category:American football cornerbacks
Category:Junípero Serra High School (Gardena, California) alumni
Category:Long Beach City Vikings football players
Category:San Jose State Spartans football players
Category:Memphis Showboats (2022) players