Derrick Shelby

Derrick Shelby
No. 79Miami Dolphins
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-03-04) March 4, 1989
Place of birth: Houston, Texas
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school: Missouri City (TX) Hightower
College: Utah
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2015
Total tackles: 105
Sacks: 9.0
Forced fumbles: 4
Fumble recoveries: 1
Interceptions: 2
Defensive touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Derrick Shelby (born March 4, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was not drafted in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Utah.

College career

Shelby appeared in 47 games in his four-year career for the Utes and finished with 169 tackles. After his senior year he was awarded 1st Team All-Pac-12.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Shelby was signed by the Miami Dolphins on May 4, 2012 after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft. On October 6, 2014 the Dolphins suspended Shelby indefinitely for poor conduct.[1] He was reinstated on October 13, 2014.[2]


References

  1. Walker, James (October 6, 2014). "Dolphins suspend Derrick Shelby". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  2. David Smith, Michael. "Dolphins reinstate Derrick Shelby". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved 14 October 2014.

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