Jordy Nelson

Jordy Ray Nelson (born May 31, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons with the Green Bay Packers and the Oakland Raiders. He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats, receiving consensus All-American honors in 2007. He was selected by Green Bay in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. During his tenure with the Packers, he won Super Bowl XLV with the team over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010 season. After spending 10 seasons in Green Bay, he played one year with the Raiders before announcing his retirement. In 2023, he was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame.

Jordy Nelson
Nelson with the Packers in 2011
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Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1985-05-31) May 31, 1985
Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Riley County (Riley, Kansas)
College:Kansas State (2003–2007)
NFL draft:2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:613
Receiving yards:8,587
Receiving touchdowns:72
Return yards:1,436
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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