NFL 2005 Draft: Pick Number fifty four 54 - Eric Shelton, Carolina Panthers

Eric Shelton was the number fifty four 54 pick of the 2005 NFL Draft.  Eric Shelton went to the Carolina Panthers as a Running Back. Round one 2 pick 22. Fifty fourth pick.

Eric Shelton went to Louisville.

This is what the Louisville said about him:

In 22 games with the Cardinals, he totaled 1,728 yards on 312 carries (5.5 avg.) and had 30 touchdown runs. Only Lenny Lyles (43, 1954-57) had more scores on the ground in school history. He also gained 54 yards on seven receptions (7.7 avg.). Including his 2001 season at Florida State, Shelton accounted for 341 rushing attempts for 1,858 yards (5.4 avg.) and 30 scores in 33 contests

These are Eric Shelton's college statistics:

SEASON ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS AVG  TD
2004   146 938 6.4 20 6   35  5.8  0
2003   166 790 4.8 10 1   19  19.0 0

This is a photograph of Eric Shelton in action:

Eric Shelton Scoring

Photo Credit: AP

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How tall is Eric Shelton: 6 feet 1 inch

How much does Eric Shelton weigh: 246 pounds

What is Eric Shelton's hometown: Lexington, KY

What high school did Eric Shelton go to: Bryan Station High School

What is Eric Shelton's birthdate: June 23, 1983 - 6/23/83