Todd Shell

Todd Shell is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the San [Francisco 49ers] of the National Football League. He is also a former Arena Football League 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 [San Francisco 49ers season|1984 season], against the New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints], Shell became the first NFL rookie to record 2.0+ sacks and a touchdown in a single game, when he returned an interception for 53 yards. As of 2023, only two other defenders, Andy Katzenmoyer and Devon Witherspoon, had achieved this.