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46. Jordy Nelson

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46. Jordy Nelson

After having a smaller role with the Packers his first three seasons, Jordy Nelson would become a starter in 2011 after having a good post-season assisting Green Bay win Super Bowl XLV.  2011 would see Nelson accrue his first 1,000 Yard Receiving season, where he would turn heads with a 15 Touchdown campaign.  Nelson would again exceed the 1,000 Yard mark in 2013 and in 2014 he would have his most productive year with a career high 1,519 Yards, a Second Team All-Pro Selection and a Pro Bowl nod.  A torn ACL took him out of 2015 but he would have his fourth and final 1,000 Yard season in a Comeback Player of the Year Award.  He also had 14 Touchdown Receptions, which led the league.

Nelson would finish his career with a year in Oakland but he would finish his career with 7,848 Yards and 69 TDs.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 36th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/26/08.
  • Departed: Signed as a Free Agent with the Oakland Raiders 3/15/18.
  • Games Played: 136
  • Notable Statistics:

    88 Games Started
    550 Receptions
    7,848 Receiving Yards
    69 Receiving Touchdowns
    59 Kick Returns
    1,339 Kick Return Yards
    17 Punt Returns
    90 Punt Return Yards
    79 Approximate Value

    13 Playoff Games
    54 Receptions
    668 Receiving Yards
    5 Receiving Touchdowns
    5 Kick Returns
    98 Kick Return Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (XLV)
    Second Team All-Pro (2014)
    Pro Bowl (2014)
    AP Comeback Player of the Year (2016)
    PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2016)
    Most Receiving Touchdowns (2016)

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