Army head coach Rich Ellerson welcomed the newest members of the Black Knights' football program into the fold on Monday as he announced his club's 2009 recruiting class.
Sept. 17, 2011 | Michie Stadium | West Point, N.Y.
About Shelley: Looking to earn first collegiate playing time ... finished spring drills listed as backup at "mike" linebacker ... could also see time on special teams.
2010: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
2009: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: Three-time letterwinner at Riverview High School ... played both middle and outside linebacker ... captained squad twice ... named first-team all-state in class 6A ... two-time all-area selection ... racked up 276 career tackles ... helped team to two district championships ... student body president ... qualified for national event in debate ... member of NAACP Youth Council.
Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1991 ... given name is Carlton Eugene Shelley II ... parents' names are Carlton and Rachel Shelley ... grandfather served in the armed forces ... majoring in Sociology.
