Whether it’s the eye test or charting metrics, Duke Shelley’s 2022 season was a stand out campaign. Enter his fourth year in the NFL, the diminutive cornerback played much bigger than his listed 5-foot-9 height for the Minnesota Vikings.
Curiously enough, the Vikings didn’t retain Shelley. And for the Las Vegas Raiders, it could turn out to be quite the shrewd acquisition. The free agent corner inked a one-year deal (undisclosed amount) with the Silver & Black and it’s a worthwhile flier signing.
Let’s dig into his performance in Minnesota.
Shelley earned five starts and played in 11 games for the Vikings in 2022.