Jordy Nelson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jordy Nelson
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	May 31, 1985(1985-05-31)
Age	39
Birthplace	Manhattan
Country	United States
Birth City	Kansas
Horoscope	Taurus

Jordy Nelson Biography

Jordy Nelson is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on May 31, 1985 in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. NFL Wide receiver had a stellar year in 2011 when he caught 15 touchdown passes from the Green Bay Packers. He was instrumental in helping the Packers to win Super Bowl XLV in 2011.

He was a target of choice of the star player He became a favorite target of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers..

With a career-high 1,519 receiving yards on the season, Nelson passed Robert Brooks (1,497) to capture the franchise record for receiving yards in a season. His seven games with at least 100 receiving yards finished second to Brooks, who had nine games reaching the plateau in the 1995 season.

Nelson began his college career as a walk-on at Kansas State and took his redshirt year as a member of the Wildcats’ 2003 Big 12 Championship team.

There is a child called Royal with his wife Emily Nelson.

Jordy Nelson Net Worth

Jordy Nelson is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jordy Nelson 's net worth $25 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The player was an All-American in his senior year while at Kansas State University.

He was awarded a $13 million extension to his contract with the Packers following his stellar 2011 season. He was awarded AP Comeback Best Player following his 2016-17 campaign.

Jordy Ray Nelson (born May 31, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Kansas State, where he received All- America honors, and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. During his tenure in Green Bay, he was regarded by sports analysts as one of the elite wide receivers in the NFL, and 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 Oakland Raiders before announcing his retirement.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jordy Nelson height 6 ft 3 in Jordy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jordy Nelson Dating?

According to our records, Jordy Nelson married to Emily Nelson. As of December 1, 2023, Jordy Nelson’s is not dating anyone.

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Nelson did have some highlights in the 2006 season despite not getting to play as much. In the season opener against Illinois State, Nelson had four receptions for 62 yards in the narrow 24–23 victory. On November 4, against Colorado, Nelson turned in his best effort of the season with five receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown in the 34–21 victory. One week later, against the #4 Texas Longhorns, Nelson had a quiet day with only three receptions for 15 yards, but he threw a successful pass for 28 yards in the upset 45–42 victory. The Wildcats qualified for the Texas Bowl with a 7–5 record. In the 37–10 loss to #16 Rutgers, Nelson had four receptions for 81 receiving yards. Overall, Nelson finished the 2006 season with 39 receptions for 547 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. He led the team in receptions and receiving yards.

Facts & Trivia

Jordy Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jordy Nelson celebrates birthday on May 31 of every year.

Nelson made his NFL debut in the Packers’ season opener against the MInnesota Vikings. He was targeted once and had a 23-yard kickoff return in the 24–19 victory. He scored his first touchdown reception on September 14, 2008, in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, a 29-yard pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The touchdown was his lone reception in the 48–25 victory. Nelson was a steady presence for the Packers over the course of the season. From Week 3 to Week 13, he totaled 25 receptions for 267 receiving yards. Nelson recorded his second receiving touchdown, a nine-yard reception, in a Week 14 24–21 loss to the Houston Texans. The season was a struggle for Nelson and the Packers as they finished 6–10 and missed the playoffs. Nelson finished his rookie campaign with 33 receptions for 366 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Why did Jordy Nelson retire?

In the end, he decided to retire for his family After moving his family to Oakland and spending less than a year there, Nelson didn’t want to put the family through another move to continue his career. He also considered it a blessing that he could retire so healthy. “I enjoyed my eleven years in the NFL.

What's Jordy Nelson doing now?

Former Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson retired at 33 and is living the dream in his native Kansas. Nelson was raised on a family farm; a family farm is where he intends to raise his own.

How rich is Jordy Nelson?

Net Worth: $25 Million
Date of Birth:| 1985-05-31
Gender:| Male
Height:| 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Profession:| American football player

Is Jordy Nelson a Hall of Famer?

GREEN BAY – Former Packers receiver Jordy Nelson is one of 10 athletes who will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 4.

Are Jordy Nelson and Aaron Rodgers friends?

Rodgers’ longtime friend, former teammate and No. 1 receiver Jordy Nelson , however, didn’t believe the dynamic would be different. “It’s going to be interesting,” Nelson said on “Wilde & Tausch” on ESPN Wisconsin last week. “I think Aaron will handle it in a great way.