David Nelson (wide receiver)
Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
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Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | S. H. Rider (Wichita Falls, Texas) | ||||
College: | Florida | ||||
Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||
Career history | |||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
Career NFL statistics | |||||
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Player stats at PFR |
David Alan Nelson (born November 7, 1986) is a former
Early life
Nelson was born in
College career
Nelson accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the
Nelson graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in sociology in 2009.
Professional career
Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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6 ft 5+1⁄4 in (1.96 m) |
217 lb (98 kg) |
4.54 s | 1.56 s | 2.64 s | 4.13 s | 6.79 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) |
9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) |
16 reps | |||
All values from Pro Day[4]
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Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills signed Nelson as undrafted free agent, and he made his professional debut in the Bills' October 3, 2010 game against the New York Jets. Nelson had two consecutive touchdowns catches in the 2010 season from quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in games against Cleveland and Miami, in weeks 14 and 15. In 2011, Nelson finished the season with 658 yards and 5 touchdowns, finishing second on the team behind only Stevie Johnson. Following the 2012 season, which was cut short after he tore his ACL in week 1, the Bills did not tender a new contract, and Nelson became an unrestricted free agent.[5]
Cleveland Browns
Nelson was signed by the Cleveland Browns on April 8, 2013. He was cut by the Browns on August 31, 2013.[6]
New York Jets
Nelson was signed by the New York Jets on October 2, 2013.[7] He had 36 receptions for 423 yards and a pair of touchdowns during the 2013 season. Nelson was released on October 18, 2014 after the Jets had traded for Percy Harvin.[8]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On August 12, 2015, Nelson was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 1-year, $745,000 deal.[9] At his first practice with the Steelers, Nelson suffered a shoulder injury. On August 25, 2015, the Steelers announced that after receiving an MRI on his shoulder, Nelson had been added to the injured/reserved list.[10]
NFL career statistics
Receiving Stats
Year | Team | GP | Rec | Tgt | Yards | Avg | Lng | TD | FD |
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2010 | BUF | 15 | 31 | 48 | 353 | 11.4 | 37 | 3 | 19 |
2011 | BUF | 16 | 61 | 98 | 658 | 10.8 | 35 | 5 | 32 |
2012 | BUF | 1 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 15.5 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
2013 | NYJ | 12 | 36 | 60 | 423 | 11.8 | 31 | 2 | 20 |
Total | 44 | 130 | 211 | 1,465 | 11.3 | 37 | 10 | 73 |
Personal life
Nelson made national headlines in 2011 as a member of the Bills when they played the Dallas Cowboys, as his girlfriend at the time, Kelsi Reich, was a cheerleader for the Cowboys. He promised to do "something special" for her if he scored a touchdown in the game. After catching a touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick, Nelson jogged along the sidelines until he found Reich. They embraced and he gave her the scoring ball.[12]
Nelson married Madison Sadri of Charlotte, North Carolina on June 9, 2017.[13] They have 3 children, Easton John, born April 2018, Noah Ally, born October 2019, and Navy Reign, born December 2022.[14]
Nelson and his brothers have started a non-profit organization, I'mME, that focuses on ending the orphan cycle. They were inspired by a trip to Haiti in 2012.[15]
See also
References
- ^ "David Nelson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f GatorZone.com, Football History, 2009 Roster, David Nelson Archived October 6, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 8, 2011.
- ^ a b 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide Archived April 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 74, 81, 184 (2011). Retrieved August 31, 2011.
- ^ "2010 NFL Draft Scout David Nelson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Schefter, Adam (February 24, 2013). "Bills won't tender contract offer to WR Nelson". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "Browns sign WR David Nelson". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- ^ Jets Staff (October 2, 2013). "Jets Sign WR David Nelson to Active Roster". New York Jets. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
- ^ Allen, Eric (October 18, 2014). "Harvin Jet Sweeping to New York". New York Jets. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ^ "David Nelson, ex-Jets receiver, signs with Pittsburgh Steelers". Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ Carter, Christopher (August 25, 2015). "Pittsburgh Steelers Sign OL Doug Legursky". Behind the Steel Curtain. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "David Nelson Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ^ Brennan, Sean (November 14, 2011). "Buffalo Bills receiver David Nelson scores TD, then gives ball to Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and girlfriend, Kelsi Reich". New York Daily News. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "A Custom Two-Piece Dress for a Glam Southern Bride". Style Me Pretty. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Nelson, David (April 19, 2018). "Hello World, Meet my son - Easton John Nelson". Twitter. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "WR Nelson: NFL forcing me to choose between football, nonprofit". Fox Sports. July 24, 2015.
External links
- Florida Gators bio
- Media related to David Nelson (wide receiver) at Wikimedia Commons