44JJ Shelton
S · SO
2-SOTRANSFER
Arkansas → Baylor
Arkansas → BaylorCurrent depth chart
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Depth relationships
Bio
JJ Shelton is a 6'1", 198-pound nickelback from Dallas, Texas, who transferred to Baylor after one season at Arkansas. A consensus three-star recruit in the class of 2025, he appeared in nine games as a reserve linebacker for the Razorbacks in 2025, recording seven tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup. At South Oak Cliff High School, Shelton compiled 271 career tackles, 15 tackles for loss, three sacks, and four interceptions while helping the Golden Bears reach state championships in 2021 and 2022. He earned Dallas Morning News Defensive Player of the Year honors following his senior campaign. From South Oak Cliff HS · Dallas, TX.
JJ Shelton started 0 of 12 games in 2025 and appeared in 9.
Player information
ClassSophomoreHeight6'1"Weight204 lbHometownDallas, TXHigh schoolSouth Oak Cliff HSRecruiting3 · No. 769 national · 2025 classConferenceBig 12Previous schoolArkansasTransfer year2026
Production · 2025
Defense
8
TACKLES
1
TFL
1
SACKS
1
PBU
Career path
SOUTH OAK CLIFF HSDallas, TX
ARKANSAS2025
BAYLOR2026 — present
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