John Shelly

John Shelly played DB at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Bills in round 17, pick 417, of the 1972 draft. Note: there is no Wikipedia article on him. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. This bio covers his draft record plus SoonerStats roster data. Name note: Pro Football Reference lists him as "John Shelley." SoonerStats lists him on OU's roster for 1969 SO WB, 1970 JR, 1971 SR DHB. His listed size in 1971 was 6-0, 195 lb. SoonerStats gives his full name as John A. Shelley. It gives his hometown as Oklahoma City, OK and his high school as Casady. SoonerStats spells his name "John Shelley." Pro Football Archives lists him as a letterman at Oklahoma in 1969, 1970 and 1971. It gives his birth as July 25, 1950 Oklahoma City, OK. The Daily Oklahoman wrote on February 3, 1972 (NewsBank page 29): "Sooners selected Wednesday were linebacker Albert Qualls by San Diego in the eighth round, running back Roy Bell by Dallas in the ninth and defensive back John Shelley by Buffalo to start off the 17th."