Todd Shell
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born | June 24, 1962 Mesa, Arizona, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | November 1, 2026 (aged 64) | ||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Mountain View (Mesa) | ||||||||||
| College | Brigham Young | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1984: 1st round, 24th overall pick | ||||||||||
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| Regular season | 53–45 (.541) | ||||||||||
| Postseason | 1–4 (.200) | ||||||||||
| Career | 54–49 (.524) | ||||||||||
Todd Andrew Shell (June 24, 1962 – November 1, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was also an Arena Football League (AFL) coach for the San Jose SaberCats, Arizona Rattlers and New York Dragons.
Professional career
Shell was selected 24th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1984 NFL draft. In Week 13 of the 1984 season, against the New Orleans Saints, Shell became the first NFL rookie to record 2.0+ sacks and an interception return touchdown (pick six) in a single game, when he returned an interception for 53 yards. As of 2026, only two other defenders, Andy Katzenmoyer and Devon Witherspoon, had achieved this feat.
Death
Shell died on November 1, 2026, at the age of 64.
References
- ↑ Maiocco, Matt; Clark, Dwight (September 17, 2013). San Francisco 49ers: The Complete Illustrated History. MVP Books. pp. 104–. ISBN 9780760344736. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ↑ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ↑ Farrar, Doug. "Seahawks rookie CB Devon Witherspoon makes NFL history with massive game". USA TODAY. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ↑ Obert, Richard (November 4, 2026). "Mountain View to honor deceased star who played for BYU and the 49ers". AZCentral. Retrieved November 5, 2026.