Dan Sheldon
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Dan Sheldon | |
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Date of birth | May 23, 1982 |
Place of birth | Elgin, IL |
Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
College | Northern Illinois |
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2006-present | Chicago Bears |
Dan Sheldon (born May 23, 1982) is an American football player who was signed on 9/19/2006 to the Chicago Bears pratice squad. On 9/27/2006, he was released from the practice squad. Sheldon is a punt and kick returner who excels in the open field. Although undrafted, Sheldon has been cut by several teams, including the Colts and the Cardinals, but never gave up in his dream of becoming a professional football player.
[edit] High School
At Central High School in Burlington, Illinois, Sheldon was a running back and was very successful. He was later recruited by Northern Illinois.
[edit] College
Sheldon went to Northern Illinois where he set many punt and kick return records.