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Daimon Shelton

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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

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.3

34th percentile among RBs · limited sample

11 games · 14 touches

Volume×0.1-0.64
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.39
Conversion×0.1-0.08
Ball security×0.06+0.25
Yards/carry×0.12-0.03
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.62

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group 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 Efficiency23▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry43▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion41▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security60▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume38▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency79▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006BUF50.35735
2005BUF47.31113981
2004BUF51.21317114
2002CHI49.35734
2001CHI40.91312761
2000JAX47103448
1999JAX51.61221287

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)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
6
1.2/g
45
9/g
0
Away6
7
1.2/g
53
9/g
1
In division4
5
1.3/g
37
9/g
0
Out of division7
8
1.1/g
61
9/g
1
In wins4
4
1.0/g
32
8/g
0
In losses7
9
1.3/g
66
9/g
1
On grass3
4
1.3/g
36
12/g
1
On turf8
9
1.1/g
62
8/g
0
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors10
13
1.3/g
98
10/g
1

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1HOU1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 3ATL1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 4NO—48.2
Week 5MIA2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 6NYJ—47.8
Week 7LV1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD34.5
Week 8NE1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 11LAC2 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD51.5
Week 15DEN2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD56.3
Week 16CIN1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 17NYJ2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD46.2

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.

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Drafted in round 6, 1997