5   Brandon Shelby Class: Junior Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. High School: Rockhurst HS Height / Weight: 5-11 / 185 Position: Cornerback

2001:
Big 12 All-Academic First Team ... playing time increased as the season progressed ... drew a starting assignment at Texas Tech when OU opened in a dime package ... season-high three tackles against Tulsa ... effective blitzer who notched two sacks and two QB hurries on the season.

2000:
Redshirted.

High school:
An outstanding athlete who started at both running back and defensive back his last two seasons ... a SuperPrep All-American ... won the 1999 Simone Award as the best player in the Greater Kansas City area ... rated as the fifth best defensive back in the Midlands by PrepStar Magazine ... earned first team All-State honors from the Kansas City Star as a senior after leading his squad to a 12-2 overall record ... rushed for more than 2,000 yards and 28 touchdowns as one of the top running backs in the state ... solid reputation as a defensive back kept opposing quarterbacks from throwing his way.

Wrapup:
Born: March 24, 1981 ... parents: Calvin and Charleszetta Shelby ... major: business ... named to the Big 12 Commisioners Honor Roll.