Name Derrick Shelby Undrafted: 2012 Weight 121 kg | 40 yard dash time 4.96 seconds Height 1.88 m | |
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Date of birth: (1989-03-04) March 4, 1989 (age 26) Similar People Dion Jordan, Jake Stoneburner, Joe Philbin, Don Shula Profiles | ||
Miami Dolphins Defensive Lineman Derrick Shelby Reinstated
Derrick Shelby (born March 4, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Miami Dolphins after going undrafted in 2012. He played college football at Utah.
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- Miami Dolphins Defensive Lineman Derrick Shelby Reinstated
- Miami dolphins reinstate derrick shelby after arrest
- College career
- Miami Dolphins
- Atlanta Falcons
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Miami dolphins reinstate derrick shelby after arrest
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.
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. He was reinstated on October 13, 2014.
Atlanta Falcons
On March 9, 2016 Shelby signed a four-year, $21 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. On October 18, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve with an achilles injury.
In the 2016 season, the Falcons would reach Super Bowl LI. However, Shelby could not participate due to his injury. Against the New England Patriots, the Falcons would fall in a 34–28 overtime defeat.
