Shelton joins the Redskins as a wide receiver prospect. He played college football at Baylor. He set a school record by recording at least one catch in 45 consecutive games. He caught 155 passes for 1,978 yards and 12 touchdowns.
How Acquired: Signed with the Redskins as an unrestricted free agent on May 4, 2009
NFL Acquisition: Signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted rookie free agent in May 2007.
Pro:
Expected to compete for playing time at wide receiver with the Redskins
Was on the Seattle Seahawks practice squad for 11 games in 2008
Spent time on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad in 2007
2008 Season (SEA):
Spent 11 games on the Seahawks practice squad
Signed with the Seahawks in June 2008
2007 Season (IND):
Spent two games on the Colts practice squad
Participated in Colts training camp but was released at the end of preseason
Played four seasons for the Baylor Bears
Set a school-record with recording at least one catch in 45 consecutive games
Started 29 of 46 career games
Caught 155 passes for 1,978 yards and 12 touchdowns
Attended North Crowley High in Fort Worth, Tex.
Led district in receptions as a senior with 48 catches for 798 yards and six touchdowns
Was a two-time first-team all-district selection
Was a member of Texas Football’s 2001 Texas Top 300
Lettered in track and basketball
Named honorable mention all-district in basketball as a junior and picked up first-team honors in senior season
His uncle, George Stewart, played football at Arkansas and was the receivers coach for the Atlanta Falcons in 2007
His brother Terry Shelton played basketball at Texas-San Antonio and is currently a coach at North Crowley (Texas) High
His brother Todd Shelton played basketball at Central (Kan.) College and works for the Cleveland Cavaliers