Elbert Vernell Shelley (born in December 24, 1964) is a former football player who played defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons. He went to the Pro Bowl four times as a special teams player. Shelley's hometown is Trumann, Arkansas. He was an honor student as well as a star running back for the football team. In college Shelley was switched from running back to defensive back by Coach Larry Lacewell.