Shelton Johnson (American football)
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Carrollton, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Safety | ||||||
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| Born | July 16, 1990 Carrollton, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||||||
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| College | Wisconsin | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2013: undrafted | ||||||
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Shelton Johnson (born July 16, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Appeared in four games in 2013, posting two tackles. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent and earned a spot on the team’s practice squad. Played four years at Wisconsin, and was a two-year starter at safety. 2013: Earned practice squad spot as an undrafted rookie...On the practice squad for 12 weeks prior to being promoted to the active roster on Dec. 7...Played in four games, recording three special teams tackles and recovering one fumble...(12/8) at NYJ: Made NFL debut, posting two special teams tackles...Combined on a stop with CB Taiwan Jones on kickoff coverage in the third quarter...Added another tackle on kickoff duty in the fourth quarter...(12/15) vs. KC: Saw first action on defense and played extensively on special teams...(12/22) at SD: Contributed on defense and special teams...Emerged from a pile with the ball following a muffed punt in the second quarter to set up a Raiders field goal...Added a special teams tackle, downing PR Keenan Allen on punt coverage...(12/29) vs. Den.: Played on defense and special teams...Recorded first career tackles on defense, posting two stops (one solo).
