Career Summary

Rodney Shelley is a cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Fairburn, Georgia, native played four seasons at Georgia Tech before earning a Chargers roster spot as an undrafted rookie in 2026.

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Early Life

Shelley is from Fairburn, Georgia.

He attended Langston Hughes High School and majored in literature, media and communication at Georgia Tech.

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High School

Shelley was a two-way standout at Langston Hughes High School.

He helped the Panthers to a 13-2 record, a region championship and a state runner-up finish as a senior. He recorded five interceptions as a defensive back while adding 38 receptions, 744 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.

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College Career

Shelley played in 45 games during four seasons at Georgia Tech.

He contributed in 10 games as a true freshman and made his first two starts late in the 2023 season. In 2024, he produced 19 tackles, five tackles for loss, four pass breakups, a blocked field goal and 94 punt-return yards.

Shelley made seven starts in 2025 despite missing the first two games through injury. He led Georgia Tech with two interceptions and five passes defended, while recording 38 tackles and two tackles for loss.

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Path to the NFL

Shelley signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

He participated in Georgia Tech's 2026 Pro Day before Los Angeles added him after the draft.

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NFL Career

Shelley made the Chargers' initial 53-man roster as a rookie in 2026.

The Chargers list him at cornerback, wearing number 24, and said his training-camp and preseason work earned him the roster spot.

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Career Accomplishments

Shelley earned an NFL roster place as an undrafted rookie.

His final college season included team-leading totals of two interceptions and five passes defended for Georgia Tech.

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Playing Style

Shelley paired cornerback experience with special-teams and return-game contributions in college.

At Georgia Tech, he recorded tackles for loss, blocked kicks and handled punt returns. His 4.41-second 40-yard dash, 4.25-second 20-yard shuttle and 37-inch vertical at Pro Day documented his athletic profile.

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