Being the eldest starter on the team, Shelton’s time at receiver and on kick/punt returns earned him a spot on the Paul Hornung Award Watch List for the country’s most versatile player. Shelton snagged a career-high 43 receptions last season, adding a career-high 503 receiving yards and a career-high in receiving touchdowns with four. Shelton also has 66 carries to his name with 428 yards rushing and four rushing touchdowns. His speed around the edges will be vital to O’Connor, and he is expected to be the top wideout target this season.
—With MSU's bye week this past weekend, junior wide receiver R.J. Shelton used the time-off to do something special for children in his hometown.
During the weekend, Shelton went back to his hometown of Beaver Dam, Wisc., to make a surprise visit at the local elementary schools. Shelton spoke with the kids about the importance of working hard, respect, football and education. He gave out some autographed bookmarks as well.
@rj_shelton talking to our students about importance of education, hard work & respect. Thank you! @michiganstateu pic.twitter.com/NlLzPvNBhi
— Stephen Vessey (@BDUSDSup) October 30, 2015
Thanks @MSU_Football @rj_shelton for surprising hometown kids during bye week!Full Video: https://t.co/zkKNCAIFwn pic.twitter.com/nhvvh27IMg
— Tiffany Wilke (@TiffanyWWilke) November 1, 2015
Fun day in the Beaver Dam Unified School District with @rj_shelton & @BDUSDSup #RjsVillage pic.twitter.com/GlzecXGDMP
— SPARTAN MOMMA #12 (@erin_broome) October 30, 2015
Shelton's visit came in response to fan mail he received from the students, as well as many other fans and friends in the area.
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