Detrea Shelley '16 Recruiting Profile

Hi, My name is Detrea Shelley. I first found out I was interested in the sport of football when I was in the third grade. At that moment, I knew  it was something I wanted to take with me throughout my life far past park district and high-school ball because it helped me grow as a young adult. I'm knowledgeable at the fact that not everyone has the chance to step on a college field and the ones who are, are the ones who are willing to give it everything they have.

I am a student athlete, I know before I can step on the field and work hard I have to study hard in the classroom to help maintain a high GPA so I can stay eligible.

When I step on the field, I am a leader. I like to help encourage my peers when things are tough, I like to fight through the pain with them because we are a family, we sweat together, we bleed together, and we also win together.  

I want to attend a college that will give me a challenge in the classroom and on the football field. I am not looking for just one college, I have a open mind to any college that is fit for me.