Coleman Shelton
in our view
Shelton isn't the biggest or strongest center in the country but he is among the quickest. His mobility and technique will most be appreciated by zone-blocking and up-tempo pass-oriented schemes.
strengths
Possesses a short, stubby frame well suited to playing on the interior. Experienced and reliable in the exchange of the football, showing quickness and accuracy in the shotgun and typical snap. Quick snap to set, shooting his hands into opponents to get an initial jolt. Best physical attribute may be his light feet and balance. Shuffles easily from left to right to mirror in pass protection and shows good quickness for the trap block and to get out and pull. Very competitive. Looks for work. Keeps his head on swivel to help out his guards and often blocks downfield, frequently taking out multiple defenders on a single play. Highly respected by teammates and the coaching staff for his work ethic, including his time spent in the film room to prepare. -- Rob Rang 1/14/2018
compares to
Joey Hunt, Seahawks - The 6-2, 299 pound Hunt has only played in nine games (starting one) since being drafted out of TCU but has stuck on Seattle's roster due to quickness, smarts and tenacity. Like Shelton, Hunt played guard as well as center for the Horned Frogs and was renowned there for his competitiveness, durability and leadership.
weaknesses
Looks maxed out at 300 pounds with some extra weight across the middle. Does not appear to possess ideal arm length and could use greater initial explosion in his hands, too often failing to lock on and control opponents throughout the entire play. While possessing good initial quickness to pull, Shelton shows just average change of direction skills once on the move, failing to land quality blocks on defenders at the second level who see him coming. - Rob Rang 1/14/2018
Played on the offensive and defensive lines at Loyola
earned All-Serra League as a junior and senior
as a junior, helped lead the Cubs to an 8-3 record and a trip to the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 playoffs
named a top offensive lineman in the area by the Los Angeles Times prior to junior and senior seasons
rated the nation's No. 19 center prospect by rivals.com
played for coach Michael Christensen.
2016
| defensive | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFL | QB HUR | TOT | TD | PD | SACKS | SOLO |
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Physical Attributes:
| Proj Rd: | 7-FA |
| Height: | 6-3 |
| Weight: | 292.0 |
| Forty: | 5.21 |
| Arm: | 31 1/2 |
| Hand: | 08 1/2 |
| Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
| Cone: | 7.77 |
| Bench: | -- |
| Shuttle: | 4.64 |
| 10: | -- |
| 20: | -- |
| 40: | -- |
| BJ: | -- |
| VJ: | 27 1/2 |
Combine Results:
| Cone: | 7.62 |
| Bench: | -- |
| Shuttle: | 4.59 |
| 10: | 1.82 |
| 20: | 2.94 |
| 40: | 5.2 |
| BJ: | 09'02" |
| VJ: | 26 1/2 |