Arman Shields

Arman T. Shields (born July 10, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver. He played college football for the Richmond Spiders, and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Early life Arman T. Shields was born on July 10, 1985. He attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. As a senior in 2007, he recorded 12 receptions for 107 yards in the season opener. However, he suffered a torn PCL the next week. His receptions total was the second most in school history.

Professional career Shields was the first Richmond player invited to the NFL Combine since Shawn Barber in 1998. He had the best 20-yard shuttle (3.96 s) and the best 60-yard shuttle (10.87 s). The Daytona Beach News-Journal noted that Shields was a "surprising choice after fewer than 2,000 career yards and a serious injury." The Oakland Tribune said that Shields was a "typical boom-or-bust, 'measurables' pick by owner Al Davis", who was known for drafting fast players.

Shields missed most of spring practices in 2008 with a lower body injury. He was released by the Raiders on July 29, 2009, after failing a physical. While stationed in South Korea in 1975, he was tasked with walking one mile through the Korean Demilitarized Zone to spy through the fence.