Jordy Nelson
Position: WR
Jersey #: 82
Date of Birth: May 31, 1985
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 217 lbs
College: Kansas State
Drafted: Round , Pick 36 in 2008 by GB
First Team: GB (2008)
Last Team: OAK (2018)
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | LV | 15 | 63 | 88 | 739 | 3 | 241 | 36 | 0 | 94 |
| 2017 | GB | 14 | 53 | 88 | 482 | 6 | 128 | 38 | 0 | 84 |
| 2016 | GB | 16 | 97 | 152 | 1257 | 14 | 361 | 62 | 1 | 208 |
| 2014 | GB | 16 | 98 | 151 | 1519 | 13 | 501 | 71 | 0 | 230 |
| 2013 | GB | 16 | 85 | 127 | 1314 | 8 | 408 | 60 | 0 | 179 |
| 2012 | GB | 12 | 49 | 73 | 745 | 7 | 251 | 36 | 0 | 119 |
| 2011 | GB | 16 | 68 | 96 | 1263 | 15 | 411 | 47 | 0 | 216 |
| 2010 | GB | 16 | 45 | 64 | 582 | 2 | 250 | 25 | 1 | 68 |
| 2009 | GB | 12 | 22 | 31 | 320 | 2 | 89 | 15 | 0 | 44 |
| 2008 | GB | 15 | 33 | 33 | 366 | 2 | 89 | 18 | 0 | 49 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Jordy Nelson - Career History
Date of Birth: May 31, 1985College: Kansas State University
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)
Professional Career
- Green Bay Packers (2008-2017)
- Drafted in the 2nd round (36th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
- Played 9 seasons with the Packers, becoming one of Aaron Rodgers' top targets.
- Recorded a career-high 1,519 receiving yards in 2014.
- Named to the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2016.
- Selected as a First-Team All-Pro in 2014.
- Part of the Packers team that won Super Bowl XLV in 2011.
- Totaled 550 receptions for 7,848 yards and 69 touchdowns during his time in Green Bay.
- Oakland Raiders (2018)
- Signed with the Raiders in March 2018 after leaving the Packers.
- Played one season, recording 63 receptions for 739 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Highlights and Accomplishments
- Super Bowl Champion (XLV)
- 2× Pro Bowl selection (2014, 2016)
- First-Team All-Pro (2014)
- NFL receiving touchdown leader (2016)
- Member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- Inducted into the Kansas State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019.
Post-Playing Career
- Retired from professional football following the 2018 season.
- Involved in various charitable activities and community services post-retirement.
Jordy Nelson is remembered as a reliable and talented wide receiver, known for his exceptional route running, strong hands, and ability to make big plays. His contributions to the Packers, especially during their Super Bowl run, solidified his legacy in the NFL.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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