Anthony Shelton

Anthony Levala Shelton (born September 4, 1967) is an American former professional football defensive back who played two seasons with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the eleventh round of the 1990 NFL draft after playing college football at Tennessee State University. Shelton also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life and college Anthony Levala Shelton was born on September 4, 1967, in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He played high school football at Lincoln County High School in Fayetteville from 1982 to 1984.

Shelton played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers of Tennessee State University. He officially signed with the team on July 26. He became a free agent after the 1991 season and re-signed with the team on July 16, 1992.

Shelton signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League in May 1994. He dressed in five games for the Blue Bombers during the 1994 CFL season, totaling nine defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, one interception, and one pass breakup. He dressed in ten games for the Pirates in 1994, recording 29 defensive tackles, 15 special teams tackles, one interception, and four pass breakups.

Shelton then signed with the Pirates in June 1995. He dressed in 17 games during the 1995 season, accumulating 64 defensive tackles, ten special teams tackles, two interceptions, two pass breakups, and two sacks. He was released by the Tiger-Cats on June 14, 1996.