Michigan State Spartans#- · WR R.J. Shelton
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R.J. Shelton played WR for Michigan State. In the 2016 season he had 53 catches for 789 yards and 5 touchdowns, 65.8 receiving yards per game over 12 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
R.J. Shelton career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MSU | 12 | 53 | 789 | 5 | 121 | 176.4 |
| 2015 | MSU | 14 | 43 | 503 | 4 | 127 | 130 |
| 2014 | MSU | 13 | 16 | 173 | 2 | 148 | 78.1 |
| 2013 | MSU | 12 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 153 | 29.9 |
| Career | 51 | 116 | 1471 | 11 | 549 | 414.4 |
Season totals, 2013 to 2016. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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R.J. Shelton: Michigan State WR profile and stats
R.J. Shelton is a WR for Michigan State. This profile tracks R.J. Shelton's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
R.J. Shelton in the news
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What team does R.J. Shelton play for?
R.J. Shelton plays for Michigan State at WR.
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R.J. Shelton is a WR for Michigan State.