Nehemiah Shelton
Nehemiah Shelton  CB  San José State | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Nehemiah Shelton
Height
6-2
Weight
186
College
San José State
Position
CB
Class
Senior
Home town
Gardena, CA
74.0/100
Player Rating
67
PositionRank (DB)
4.5
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
2
Interception YDS
23
Passes Defensed
8
Tackles
49
Sol tackles
36

Nehemiah Shelton CB San José State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Nehemiah Shelton CB San José State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*)
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (92%*) Weight: 186 (23%*)
Hands: 8 7/8 (36%*) Arm: 32 (64%*)
Span: 77 2/8 (63%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*)
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (92%*) Weight: 186 (23%*)
Hands: 8 7/8 (36%*) Arm: 32 (64%*)
Span: 77 2/8 (63%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 74.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 101.8
Tackling:
64%
Run Defense:
68%
Coverage:
64%
Zone:
57%
Man/Press:
63%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #307 Position rank: #67
College Games: 45 College Snaps: 2671
Draft Profile: Bio
Following high school, Shelton opted to join San José State.

In 2018 as a freshman Shelton saw action in 4 games and played a total of 104 snaps at cornerback for the Spartans. He recorded just 4 tackles, no assists, while adding no stops. In coverage Shelton notched up 2 pass breakups, one interception, and an elite QB rating when targetted of 13.9.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 12 games and logged 615 snaps for the Spartans. He made 43 tackles, 2 assists, and had 12 stops. In coverage he totaled 5 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 96.4.

In 2020 as a junior Shelton played in 8 games and contributed on 583 snaps. He chalked up 33 tackles, 6 assists, and added 10 stops. In the secondary Shelton forced 5 pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up a solid QB rating when targetted of 86.3.

In 2021 as a senior Shelton saw action in 10 games while playing 649 snaps. He logged decent 52 tackles, 7 assists, and made 16 stops. In coverage Shelton had 8 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 95.5.

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Shelton saw action in 11 games while playing 720 snaps. He logged 44 tackles, 7 assists, and made 13 stops. In coverage Shelton had 5 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 104.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
  • Shelton tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags.
  • His ball skills are very good. He tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even when Shelton isn’t targeted often.
  • Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
  • Alert defender for zone coverage, showing good understanding of route progressions occurring behind him and a quick burst downhill to break on underneath passes in front of him.
  • Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Shelton also does a nice job breaking down in space as a tackler after the catch.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Gave up far too many big plays in college, especially concerning since Shelton has recovery speed to make up for missteps.
  • Is not an asset in run support, looking tentative and underpowered when stepping up against the run.
  • Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.

Nehemiah Shelton percentiles vs other Cornerback's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Nehemiah Shelton (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
318.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
94.0