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L.J. Shelton is a former offensive tackle out of Eastern Michigan, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 21st overall pick (round 1) in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played 146 regular-season games from 1999 to 2008, with the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers.
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L.J. Shelton Career Stats
- Primary starter for 8 seasons.
L.J. Shelton appeared in 42 regular-season games from 1999 to 2008 (ARI, CLE, LAC, MIA).
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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