Player Dossier

2013-2016

Michigan State

R.J. Shelton

WR • 5'11" • Beaver Dam, WI, USA

Alpha targetExplosive finisher

R.J. Shelton reads as a alpha target based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

Usage / Role

26%

Rotational offensive role

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Impact Production

73

High-end production for a receiver

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Reliability

50

Useful contributor with volatile peaks

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Star Power

79

High-upside career profile

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Career Arc

Value trend by season

Best season by Season Value: 2016 Regular Season · Michigan State

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Snapshot

Career Teams
1
Unique Seasons
4
Program Path
Michigan State
Peak Game
Peak game by takeover score: Northwestern

Player Story

R.J. Shelton built his college career from 2013 through 2016 as a wide receiver from Beaver Dam, WI wearing No. 12, spending time with Michigan State. The clearest part of R.J. Shelton's career was his receiving...

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R.J. Shelton, WR. Best season Best season by Season Value: 2016 Regular Season · Michigan State. R.J. Shelton reads as a alpha target based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

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Latest team and position
Michigan State · WR
Career Receiving Yards
1,471
Tracked sample
4 unique seasons · 6 entries · 51 games
Best season
2016 Regular Season · Michigan State
Top game
Northwestern
Latest roster
No. 12 · Class 2016
2016 Receiving yards rank
789 receiving yards · WR 85th (top 9%) · Big Ten 9th (top 5%) · National 88th (top 5%)

R.J. Shelton played WR for Michigan State. Across 4 tracked seasons, R.J. Shelton recorded 59 passing yards, 549 rushing yards, and 1,471 receiving yards. His top tracked season came in 2016 with Michigan State.

Recognition

Honors

How honors are sourced
  • 20162016 All-Big Ten Coaches · conference_coachessecond
  • 20162016 All-Big Ten Media · conference_mediahonorable mention

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