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JJ Shelton Baylor
File LB-555 · National rank 4860 · 2028 class

JJ Shelton

#44· Baylor ·LB ·So ·2028 Draft · Dallas, Texas
6'1"Height 198 lbWeight
RepresentationAgency 1 Sports Group AgentRon Butler Confirmed
Boom-or-BustHigh CeilingLimited SampleTransfer
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Quick Notes
JJ Shelton is a sophomore linebacker who transferred to Baylor from Arkansas and sits in a reserve role. A high-ceiling, boom-or-bust linebacker, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyAgency 1 Sports Group
AgentRon Butler
Contact@Agentbutler1
NotesNIL representation — Agency 1 Sports Group (Ron Butler).
Verified2026-07-21
Board Standing
#555 LB / 1592
#4860 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Rotation LB (Arkansas transfer) with some college production (8 tk, 1 sacks (2025)); a depth contributor with room to grow.

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LB Keys 2025 · Arkansas
8
Tot
Better than 38% of 880 LBs
1
Sacks
Better than 73% of 861 LBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#769
National
#78
Position
#105
State
High SchoolSouth Oak Cliff HS
HometownDallas, Texas
Transfer
Arkansas→Baylor 2026
★★★
Stars
#1531
National
#101
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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