Daimon Shelton came into the league as a 6th-round selection (184th overall) in 1997, drafted out of Sacramento State; Fresno City College. His most recent season came in 2006 with BUF, capping a 10-season NFL career. Size is his calling card, grading in the 89th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 72 catches for 492 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 262#
College
Sacramento State; Fresno City College
Draft
Rd 6, 184th overall (1997)
Seasons
1997–2006
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology40th percentile among RBs · limited sample
10 games · 6 touches
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size89▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency49▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry47▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion39▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving20▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security52▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume25▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency55▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Daimon Shelton has appeared in 69 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: JAX (1999–2000), CHI (2001–2002), BUF (2004–2006).
He has rushed for 5 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 72 passes for 492 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with BUF: 114 yards and 0 touchdowns in 13 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game2 vs CIN, 2000 Week 3
- Most receiving yards in a game26 on 4 catches vs BAL, 2004 Week 7
2000 splits
regular season2000 game log
Daimon Shelton — common questions
- What position does Daimon Shelton play?
- Daimon Shelton is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Daimon Shelton played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Daimon Shelton has played for JAX (1999–2000), CHI (2001–2002), BUF (2004–2006).
- Where did Daimon Shelton go to college?
- Daimon Shelton played college football at Sacramento State; Fresno City College.
- When was Daimon Shelton drafted?
- Daimon Shelton was selected in round 6, 184th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Daimon Shelton scored?
- Daimon Shelton has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
- What is Daimon Shelton's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Daimon Shelton rated 50.3 for 2006, the 65th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- J.P. LosmanQB · 2006
- Lee EvansWR · 2006
- Willis McGaheeRB · 2006
- Anthony ThomasRB · 2006
- Josh ReedWR · 2006
- Peerless PriceWR · 2006
- Roscoe ParrishWR · 2006
- Robert RoyalTE · 2006
Drafted in round 6, 1997
- John FialaLB · pick 166
- Tony RamirezOT · pick 168
- Al HarrisCB · pick 169
- Brian ManningWR · pick 170
- Mike CherryQB · pick 171
- Calvin BranchDB · pick 172
- Mike CrawfordLB · pick 173
- Itula MiliTE · pick 174