Shelton Johnson
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Career Summary
Shelton Johnson was a Wisconsin defensive back who appeared in four games for the Oakland Raiders in 2013.
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Early Life
Johnson is from Carrollton, Texas, and attended Hebron High School.
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High School
Johnson earned first-team all-district recognition as a senior at Hebron High School and helped his team win a Class 4A Division II state title as a sophomore.
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College Career
Johnson played defensive back at Wisconsin from 2009 through 2012. He played nine games in 2009 and all 13 in 2010, making his first career start against Minnesota. In 2010 he earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition.
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NFL Career
Johnson played four games for Oakland in 2013 without a start. The Raiders all-time record lists him as a defensive back wearing No. 42.
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Career Accomplishments
Johnson earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition in 2010 and received Wisconsin's Williamson Scholastic Award as a senior in 2012.
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Playing Style
Johnson's early Wisconsin role was primarily on special teams before he became a starter at safety. His first career tackle came on a touchdown-saving special-teams play against Arizona State in 2010.
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23898, 00-0029754, 1990-07-16, Shelton Johnson, Shelton, Johnson
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