Coleman Shelton

It is the nature of the position to get overlooked by fans unless things go wrong but Shelton wasn't underrated by members of the Pac-12, who acknowledged his steady play each of the past two seasons, voting him Second Team all-conference as a junior and promoting him to First Team honors after his senior campaign. It was a steady progression for Shelton, who arrived at Washington as a relatively lightly recruited prospect in 2013 who spent his first season on campus getting bigger and stronger while redshirting. It didn't take long for Shelton to turn those efforts into playing time, starting seven (including the season opener against Hawaii) and playing in 13 games at right tackle for Washington as a redshirt freshman. He proved to be a jack of all trades the next year, starting all 13 games but rotating between left tackle (two games), left guard (two) and right guard (nine) before finally making the switch to center - where he projects best in the NFL - for his final two seasons at Washington. BACKGROUND Played on the offensive and defensive lines at Loyola ... earned All-Serra League as a junior and senior ... as a junior, helped lead the Cubs to an 8-3 record and a trip to the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 playoffs ... named a top offensive lineman in the area by the Los Angeles Times prior to junior and senior seasons ... rated the nation's No. 19 center prospect by rivals.com ... played for coach Michael Christensen.

in our view

Shelton isn't the biggest or strongest center in the country but he is among the quickest. His mobility and technique will most be appreciated by zone-blocking and up-tempo pass-oriented schemes.

strengths

Possesses a short, stubby frame well suited to playing on the interior. Experienced and reliable in the exchange of the football, showing quickness and accuracy in the shotgun and typical snap. Quick snap to set, shooting his hands into opponents to get an initial jolt. Best physical attribute may be his light feet and balance. Shuffles easily from left to right to mirror in pass protection and shows good quickness for the trap block and to get out and pull. Very competitive. Looks for work. Keeps his head on swivel to help out his guards and often blocks downfield, frequently taking out multiple defenders on a single play. Highly respected by teammates and the coaching staff for his work ethic, including his time spent in the film room to prepare. -- Rob Rang 1/14/2018

compares to

Joey Hunt, Seahawks - The 6-2, 299 pound Hunt has only played in nine games (starting one) since being drafted out of TCU but has stuck on Seattle's roster due to quickness, smarts and tenacity. Like Shelton, Hunt played guard as well as center for the Horned Frogs and was renowned there for his competitiveness, durability and leadership.

weaknesses

Looks maxed out at 300 pounds with some extra weight across the middle. Does not appear to possess ideal arm length and could use greater initial explosion in his hands, too often failing to lock on and control opponents throughout the entire play. While possessing good initial quickness to pull, Shelton shows just average change of direction skills once on the move, failing to land quality blocks on defenders at the second level who see him coming. - Rob Rang 1/14/2018

Played on the offensive and defensive lines at Loyola

earned All-Serra League as a junior and senior

as a junior, helped lead the Cubs to an 8-3 record and a trip to the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 playoffs

named a top offensive lineman in the area by the Los Angeles Times prior to junior and senior seasons

rated the nation's No. 19 center prospect by rivals.com

played for coach Michael Christensen.

2016

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.0