Michael Shelton - Football

Michael Shelton

Defensive Back #18

Ht/Wt

175 lbs.

Class

Senior

Hometown

Raleigh,

North Carolina

Last School

Wakefield High School

Roster Years

2014-2018

Three star prospect by ESPN.com
No. 86 rated cornerback in the nation by ESPN.com
Speedster known for his physical play and athleticism who played both offense and defense at Wakefield High School in Raleigh, N.C.
Played both receiver and cornerback while helping Wakefield earn an 11-2 record and advance into the state playoffs
Recorded a 4.43 time in the 40-yard dash and a vertical leap of 38 inches
Made a team-high three interceptions on defense while adding 20 receptions for 277 yards on the offensive side of scrimmage in 2013
Averaged 13.9 yards per catch while scoring four touchdowns among his 20 catches
Also earned national accolades applying his talents in track and field, where he achieved gold-medal status in the United States Track and Field Junior Olympic Championships in the 800-meter race
Coached by Rod Sink
Also recruited by Auburn
Played basketball, football and ran track

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 2015

Sophmore Year 2016

Played in seven games at defensive back and on special teams
Totaled five tackles
Picked up a fumble and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown against Utah State for his first fumble recovery and touchdown of his career

Junior Year 2017

Senior Year 2018

Played in all 13 games, starting 12
Totaled 172 all purpose yards on the season
Totaled 37 tackles including 26 solo stops and four pass breakups
Totaled 20 punt returns for 141 yards
Tied career-high total tackles with six twice (McNeese State, Boise State)
Tallied first career forced fumble against McNeese State
Posted season-high of 29 punt return yards with a long of 21 against McNeese State
Posted an interception returning it 31 yards at Boise State
Recorded career-high six solo stops against McNeese State