Shelton Nelson was a starter at right tackle in 2006. Thanks to the efforts of Nelson and his O-Line mates, the Wingate passing game was first among SAC teams (and eighth in NCAA Division II) at 273.8 yards per game. Also, the Bulldogs ranked second in the SAC in total offense per game with 342.7 yards per contest in 2006. Nelson played on the 2003 4A state championship football team at J.H. Rose High School. He was an All-Conference and All-County selection his junior and senior seasons.