Shelly Hammonds
American football player (born 1971)
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Shelton Cornelius Hammonds (born February 13, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).[1]
PositionDefensive back
BornFebruary 13, 1971
Barnwell, South Carolina, U.S.
Barnwell, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight189 lb (86 kg)
| No. 23 | |
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| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 13, 1971 Barnwell, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Barnwell (SC) |
| College | Penn State |
| NFL draft | 1994: 5th round, 134th overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Hammonds was born in Barnwell, South Carolina and attended Barnwell High School; he played collegiate football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.[1][2]
Hammonds was drafted in the fifth round of the 1994 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings.[3] He spent two seasons on the team's practice squad, during which he was activated for one game, September 24, 1995, vs the Pittsburgh Steelers.[4]
