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STRENGTHS
Terrance Shelton has been on my radar since his sophomore year at Franklin High School. I’ve seen him play a handful of times, but this was the first time I went to a game with him as my top priority.
Listed at 6-foot and 200 pounds, Shelton ran for four first-half touchdowns in a win over Kenosha Bradford on Friday evening. Body-wise, Shelton is stockier with a strong lower half. With that, he’s different in comparison to someone like Corey Smith, an in-state back from Catholic Memorial who’s longer with a different running style in comparison.
From what I saw Friday night and in past performances, Shelton is an effective runner between the tackles. Arguably his top attribute is the pad level and balance he displays, largely due to his powerful hips and legs. Shelton also has good footwork and a nice burst with the ball in his hands. He runs through arm tackles and moves the pile forward.
Friday night, Shelton also displayed good receiver skills with two screens that went for chunk plays against the Red Devils. With the ball in open space, Shelton is patient and has good vision. He also returns punts and kicks for the Sabers on special teams.
This summer, people from Franklin said Shelton was running in the 4.4 range in the 40-yard dash. He’s not the homerun threat that Smith is in the open field, but he does have legit speed at the tailback position. In track, Shelton ran 11.49 in 100- and 23.44 in the 200-meter dash as a sophomore.
REMAINING QUESTIONS
I think pass blocking is a question mark at this point for Shelton. We saw him do it a little bit on Friday night in some roll out action for the Sabers, but it’s not necessarily something he excels at right now.
OUTLOOK/RECRUITMENT
I’m surprised Shelton doesn’t have a handful of offers at this point in his recruitment. I can understand questions about his ability to be a Power 5 back, but there’s no doubt that he can play at the FCS level, in my opinion. From the time I first saw him as a sophomore, I felt he could play at the highest level in college, and I’m going to stick by that prediction.
As far as where he stacks up on Wisconsin’s board, Shelton isn’t in Al Johnson’s first tier. Right now, Smith is at the top of the list, followed closely by Titus Cram, who has been on campus twice. Gideon Ituka is also an intriguing option from Maryland, and the three-star back has a connection to coordinator Bobby Engram. Jordan Marshall and Bryan Jackson are also worth keeping an eye on, but they feel like long-shots at this point.
Taking at least two running backs in the 2024 class makes sense right now, so it’s too early to close the door on Shelton’s chances to end up at Wisconsin right now. Minnesota, Northwestern and Minnesota are also involved in his recruitment.
Very curious to see what happens in Shelton’s recruitment over the next few months. I think schools are going to like what he put on tape this fall, and he checks off all the other boxes - grades, character, multi-sport athlete, etc. - away from the field.
WISCONSIN COMPARISON ON THE CURRENT ROSTER
Issac Guerendo isn’t a perfect match, but he’s a thicker kid who, like Shelton, has a nice mix of power and speed. Shelton isn’t as big as guys like Jackson Acker or even Braelon Allen, but he’s also different than Chez Mellusi and Julius Davis.
For fans that have been around for a while, Shelton (body-wise) reminds me of a bigger version of Anthony Davis, who was obviously one of the better backs to ever play for the Badgers. Not saying that’s what will happen with Shelton, but the two have some similarities.
Let me know what you think.
STRENGTHS
Terrance Shelton has been on my radar since his sophomore year at Franklin High School. I’ve seen him play a handful of times, but this was the first time I went to a game with him as my top priority.
Listed at 6-foot and 200 pounds, Shelton ran for four first-half touchdowns in a win over Kenosha Bradford on Friday evening. Body-wise, Shelton is stockier with a strong lower half. With that, he’s different in comparison to someone like Corey Smith, an in-state back from Catholic Memorial who’s longer with a different running style in comparison.
From what I saw Friday night and in past performances, Shelton is an effective runner between the tackles. Arguably his top attribute is the pad level and balance he displays, largely due to his powerful hips and legs. Shelton also has good footwork and a nice burst with the ball in his hands. He runs through arm tackles and moves the pile forward.
Friday night, Shelton also displayed good receiver skills with two screens that went for chunk plays against the Red Devils. With the ball in open space, Shelton is patient and has good vision. He also returns punts and kicks for the Sabers on special teams.
This summer, people from Franklin said Shelton was running in the 4.4 range in the 40-yard dash. He’s not the homerun threat that Smith is in the open field, but he does have legit speed at the tailback position. In track, Shelton ran 11.49 in 100- and 23.44 in the 200-meter dash as a sophomore.
REMAINING QUESTIONS
I think pass blocking is a question mark at this point for Shelton. We saw him do it a little bit on Friday night in some roll out action for the Sabers, but it’s not necessarily something he excels at right now.
OUTLOOK/RECRUITMENT
I’m surprised Shelton doesn’t have a handful of offers at this point in his recruitment. I can understand questions about his ability to be a Power 5 back, but there’s no doubt that he can play at the FCS level, in my opinion. From the time I first saw him as a sophomore, I felt he could play at the highest level in college, and I’m going to stick by that prediction.
As far as where he stacks up on Wisconsin’s board, Shelton isn’t in Al Johnson’s first tier. Right now, Smith is at the top of the list, followed closely by Titus Cram, who has been on campus twice. Gideon Ituka is also an intriguing option from Maryland, and the three-star back has a connection to coordinator Bobby Engram. Jordan Marshall and Bryan Jackson are also worth keeping an eye on, but they feel like long-shots at this point.
Taking at least two running backs in the 2024 class makes sense right now, so it’s too early to close the door on Shelton’s chances to end up at Wisconsin right now. Minnesota, Northwestern and Minnesota are also involved in his recruitment.
Very curious to see what happens in Shelton’s recruitment over the next few months. I think schools are going to like what he put on tape this fall, and he checks off all the other boxes - grades, character, multi-sport athlete, etc. - away from the field.
WISCONSIN COMPARISON ON THE CURRENT ROSTER
Issac Guerendo isn’t a perfect match, but he’s a thicker kid who, like Shelton, has a nice mix of power and speed. Shelton isn’t as big as guys like Jackson Acker or even Braelon Allen, but he’s also different than Chez Mellusi and Julius Davis.
For fans that have been around for a while, Shelton (body-wise) reminds me of a bigger version of Anthony Davis, who was obviously one of the better backs to ever play for the Badgers. Not saying that’s what will happen with Shelton, but the two have some similarities.
Let me know what you think.
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