Jory Nelson is an American Football wide receiver who is a free agent. He plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He received an All-America honors. Sports analyst regarded him ass one of the few elite wide receivers in the NFL.
Raiders release Jordy Nelson
The Oakland Raiders has released Jordy Nelson per Vic Tafur of The Athletic. But there is a narrow possibility to return of Nelson to the Raiders. Nelson has a better opportunity in the free agent market. The Raiders signed Nelson to a two-year deal but he was released after 1 year. Along with Nelson AJ McCarron was also released by the Raiders. He is hoping to join the club before the season starts. He hopes his injury will not affect the season this year with another team.
Early Life, Nationality, Birthday, Ethnicity, Education, Family, Siblings, Bio, Wikipedia of Jordy Nelson
Jordy Nelson was born on May 31, 1985, at Manhattan, Kansa, USA. His present age is 33 but he will turn 34 as of 2020. His father name is Alan Nelson and mother name is Kim Nelson. About his siblings, there is no information. His sun sign is Gemini. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is Swedish. His other early life will be updated soon.
About his education, he attended Riley County High School, Riley, Kansas and also attended to Kansas State University.
Body Measurement of Jordy Nelson
Jordy has a very athletic and attractive physique. He is 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 98 kg. He has a pair of beautiful hazel eyes and light brown hair color. He has impressive physical fitness who is 33 and plays football. Other information regarding his body measurement will be updated soon.
Career Highlights of Jordy Nelson
College Career
- In 2003, he became a member of Wildcats' 2003 Big 12 Championships team.
- In 2005, he started his season against FIU. He caught his first career touchdown.
- In 2006, he was listed in Biletnikoff Award watch list.
- In 2007, he earned All-American honors and was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award.
Professional career
- In 2008, he was selected in the second round by the Green Bay Packers in 2008 NFL Draft.
- In the same year 2008, he was signed his rookie contract with the packers.
- On December 2009, Nelson had four receptions for a season-high 71 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- In the 2010 season, Nelson set career highs with 582 receiving yards and 45 catches, while catching two touchdown passes for the third straight year.
- In 2011 season, Nelson signed a three-year, $13.35 million contract extension early into the season on October 2, 2011.
- He finished the 2011 regular season with career highs in touchdowns (15), receptions (68), and receiving yards (1,263)
- He was ranked 80th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.
- On 2012, he started the 2012 season with five receptions for 64 yards against the San Francisco 49ers.
- In the 2012 season, he played in 12 games, starting ten; he missed four games and most of another two games due to a hamstring injury.
- In the 2013 season, he posted career highs with 85 receptions for 1,314 yards (a 15.5 average) and eight touchdowns.
- On July 26, 2014, he signed a four-year extension worth $39 million, receiving an $11.5 million signing bonus toward a guaranteed $14.2 million.
- He remained inactive for the remainder of the 2015 season due to a knee injury.
- He returned from his ACL injury in 2016. In his first game back in the season opener on September 11, 2016, Nelson had six receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- In 2017, in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, Nelson caught the lone passing touchdown from Aaron Rodgers in the 17–9 victory.
- In 2018, he was released by the Packers after 10 seasons.
- On March of 2018, he signed a two-year contract with the Oakland Raiders.
- On March of 2019, Nelson was released by the Raiders after one season despite it was a 2-year deal.
Awards of Jordy Nelson
Jordy has won many awards in his career. Some of his awards are All-America honors, NFL Comeback Player of the Year, and Comeback Athlete ESPY Award.
Married or Single or In A Relationship? Is He Gay Or Not?
He is a married man. He is married to Emily Nelson. They were in the same kindergarten. There is no information about his controversies and affairs. Currently, he is living happily with his present wife. He is not divorced so he is not single. His sexual orientation is straight. He is not gay.
Know About His Children:
Jordy Nelson has three children with Emily. They both have three children named son Royal, Brooks, and daughter Adda Jo Nelson. Their third baby is adopted.
Net Worth And Salary
Jordy has an estimated net worth of $24 million. His salary is not known. He is much satisfied with income from his football. He is also a farmer. Regarding information about his salary, it will be updated soon.
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