A 2nd-round pick (54th overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Louisville; Florida State, Eric Shelton has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2006 with CAR, capping a 2-season NFL career. His burst stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position.
Size
6'1", 246#
College
Louisville; Florida State
Draft
Rd 2, 54th overall (2005)
Seasons
2005–2006
2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology31th percentile among RBs · limited sample
4 games · 9 touches
2006 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed65▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst89▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility46▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size85▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency36▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry29▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion29▶
(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 Security55▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume33▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency37▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CAR | 45.8 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 6 |
Career profile
Eric Shelton has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with CAR.
He has rushed for 23 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game16 vs WAS, 2006 Week 12
- Most receiving yards in a game6 on 1 catches vs PIT, 2006 Week 15
2006 splits
regular season2006 game log
Eric Shelton — common questions
- What position does Eric Shelton play?
- Eric Shelton is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Eric Shelton played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Shelton has played for CAR (2006).
- Where did Eric Shelton go to college?
- Eric Shelton played college football at Louisville; Florida State.
- When was Eric Shelton drafted?
- Eric Shelton was selected in round 2, 54th overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Eric Shelton scored?
- Eric Shelton has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Eric Shelton's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Eric Shelton rated 45.8 for 2006, the 31st 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
- Jake DelhommeQB · 2006
- Steve SmithWR · 2006
- DeShaun FosterRB · 2006
- Keyshawn JohnsonWR · 2006
- DeAngelo WilliamsRB · 2006
- Chris WeinkeQB · 2006
- Drew CarterWR · 2006
- Brad HooverFB · 2006
Drafted in round 2, 2005
- David BaasC · pick 33
- Brodney PoolS · pick 34
- Reggie BrownWR · pick 35
- Barrett RuudILB · pick 36
- Shaun CodyNT · pick 37
- Stanford RouttCB · pick 38
- Mark BradleyWR · pick 39
- Josh BullocksS · pick 40