1. YaQuis Bertron "Duke" Shelley was born on October 8,1996 and is an American professional football cornerback.
16 Facts About Duke Shelley
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Duke Shelley was a three-year starter for the Tigers and was ranked the 22nd best cornerback in his class by Rivals.
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In four years at Kansas State, Duke Shelley recorded 165 career tackles and eight interceptions.
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Duke Shelley was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round in the 2019 NFL draft.
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Duke Shelley signed a four-year rookie contract with the team on June 20,2019, worth $2,647,832, including a $127,832 signing bonus.
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Duke Shelley made his NFL debut on September 5,2019, in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers.
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Duke Shelley played in nine games as a rookie, mostly on special teams.
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Duke Shelley entered the 2021 season as the third cornerback on the depth chart behind Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor.
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Duke Shelley played in nine games with three starts before suffering a hamstring injury in Week 11.
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Duke Shelley was placed on injured reserve on November 23,2021.
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On September 6,2022, Duke Shelley signed with the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.
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In Week 18 against the Bears, Duke Shelley recorded his first career interception against Tim Boyle.
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On March 23,2023, Duke Shelley signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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On September 1,2023, Duke Shelley signed with the Los Angeles Rams.
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Duke Shelley was placed on injured reserve on November 27, and activated on January 10,2024.
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On July 23,2024, Duke Shelley signed with the Minnesota Vikings.