Eric Shelton
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| Eric Shelton | |
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| Date of birth | June 23, 1983 (age 23) |
| Place of birth | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Louisville |
| NFL Draft | 2005 / Round 2 / Pick 54 |
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| 2005-present | Carolina Panthers |
Eric Shelton (born June 23, 1983 in Lexington, Kentucky) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL.
Shelton was drafted in the 2nd round (54th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft with a pick from the Seattle Seahawks. Shelton attended the University of Louisville, where he led the Cardinals in rushing (938 yards) and touchdowns (20). He left Louisville as the all-time career leader in rushing touchdowns, all the more surprising since he only played two seasons there. He actually started his collegiate career at Florida State University, where he played one season as a true freshman for the Seminoles before transferring to Louisville in 2002. As a result of NCAA transfer rules, however, he was forced to sit out the 2002 season. In high school, he played both running back and linebacker.
Shelton was placed on injured reserve at the beginning of the 2005 NFL season and so far has been used very sparingly in the 2006 season. In the 2006 season, Shelton rushed for 23 yards on only eight carries, and was activated in merely eight games. This situation has puzzled many Panthers fans, who wonder why the team has been so reluctant to play the former Louisville star, since Shelton's running style would seem to fit the Panthers' power-running offensive scheme. It is unclear if the firing of former offensive coordinator Dan Henning will affect Shelton's status or role for the upcoming season.
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