J.J. Nelson

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Experience: 7 years

Height: 5-10

Age: 33

Weight: 160 lbs

College: Alabama-Birmingham

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Biography

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

Signed by the Colts to a reserve/future contract on February 1, 2021.
Released from the Buffalo Bills practice squad on January 4, 2021.
Signed to the Bills practice squad on January 1, 2021.
Released by San Francisco 49ers on September 6, 2020.
Signed by the 49ers as a free agent on August 15, 2020.
Released by Oakland Raiders on October 10, 2019.
Signed by the Raiders as an unrestricted free agent on March 15, 2019.
Selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

Signed by the Colts to a reserve/future contract on February 1, 2021.
Released from the Buffalo Bills practice squad on January 4, 2021.
Signed to the Bills practice squad on January 1, 2021.
Released by San Francisco 49ers on September 6, 2020.
Signed by the 49ers as a free agent on August 15, 2020.
Released by Oakland Raiders on October 10, 2019.
Signed by the Raiders as an unrestricted free agent on March 15, 2019.
Selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round (159th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.

2020 (BILLS):

Spent a portion of the season on the Bills practice squad.

2019 (RAIDERS):

Appeared in two games (one start) and tallied four receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown.

2018 (CARDINALS):

Competed in 14 games (two starts) and recorded seven receptions for 64 yards.

2017 (CARDINALS):

Saw action in a single-season career-high 16 games (five starts) and registered 29 receptions for 508 yards and two touchdowns as well as three carries for 37 yards.

2016 (CARDINALS):

Appeared in 15 games (six starts) and had career highs in receptions (34), receiving yards (568) and receiving touchdowns (six). He also contributed with four carries for 83 yards and one touchdown. He tallied two kickoff returns for 53 yards.
In Week 8 at Carolina, he tallied a single-game career-high eight receptions for 79 yards and two touchdowns.

2015 (CARDINALS):

Competed in 11 games (two starts) and tallied 11 receptions for 299 yards and two touchdowns. He also added four punt returns for 13 yards.
In a Week 11 win vs. Cincinnati, he tallied four receptions for a single-game career-high 142 yards and one touchdown.

COLLEGE:

Appeared in 46 games (22 starts) at UAB (2010-14) and accumulated 116 receptions for 2,273 yards and 20 touchdowns. On special teams, he tallied 76 kickoff returns for 1,932 yards and five touchdowns as well as 35 punt returns for 375 yards and one touchdown. He also totaled 18 carries for 90 yards and one touchdown. He finished his career with 4,670 all-purpose yards, which is the most in school history. His 20 receiving touchdowns are tied for the third-most in school history.
As a redshirt senior, he saw action in 12 games (11 starts) and was named a Walter Camp First Team All-America selection after he tallied 35 receptions for 655 yards and four touchdowns. On special teams, he contributed with 22 kickoff returns for 843 yards and four touchdowns as well as 26 punt returns for 277 yards. His 38.3 kickoff return average and four kickoff return touchdowns led the nation. He also led the nation for the most total return yards from kickoffs and punts combined.
In 2013, he earned Second Team All-Conference USA honors after he led the team in receptions (42), receiving yards (846) and receiving touchdowns (eight). He registered four 100-yard receiving games. He also added 27 kickoff returns for 614 yards and one touchdowns as well as eight punt returns for 88 yards and one touchdown.
As a redshirt sophomore, he appeared in 12 games (four starts) and registered 22 receptions for 414 yards and four touchdowns. He also contributed with three kickoff returns for 53 yards.
In 2011, he saw action in 12 games and tallied 17 receptions for 358 yards and a team-high four touchdowns. On special teams, he had 24 kickoff returns for 422 yards.
He redshirted the 2010 season.

PERSONAL:

Attended Midfield (Ala.) High School and helped lead the team to a 11-2 record during his senior season.
In 2009, he was named the Birmingham News Metro-West Player of the Year.
He also lettered in track and was a two-time state champion in the 100 meters and also won the 200-meter title.
Lettered in basketball and earned all-region honors.
Majored in communications management.
A native of Midfield, Ala.

QB Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	COMP	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	SCK	SCKY	RATE	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	FUM	LOST
2015	Arizona Cardinals	11	2										1	0	0	0	1	1
2016	Arizona Cardinals	15	6										4	83	20.8	1	1	1
2017	Arizona Cardinals	16	5										3	37	12.3	0	1	1
2018	Arizona Cardinals	14	2										4	0	0	0
2019	Las Vegas Raiders	2	1
TOTAL		58	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	120	10	1	3	3

RBFB Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
2015	Arizona Cardinals	11	2	1	0	0	0	11	299	27.2	64	2	1	1
2016	Arizona Cardinals	15	6	4	83	20.8	1	34	568	16.7	80	6	1	1
2017	Arizona Cardinals	16	5	3	37	12.3	0	29	508	17.5	46	2	1	1
2018	Arizona Cardinals	14	2	4	0	0	0	7	64	9.1	17	0
2019	Las Vegas Raiders	2	1					4	36	9	29	1
TOTAL		58	16	12	120	10	1	85	1475	15.9	80	11	3	3

WRTE Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
2015	Arizona Cardinals	11	2	11	299	27.2	64	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
2016	Arizona Cardinals	15	6	34	568	16.7	80	6	4	83	20.8	56	1	1	1
2017	Arizona Cardinals	16	5	29	508	17.5	46	2	3	37	12.3	16	0	1	1
2018	Arizona Cardinals	14	2	7	64	9.1	17	0	4	0	0	8	0
2019	Las Vegas Raiders	2	1	4	36	9	29	1
TOTAL		58	16	85	1475	15.9	80	11	12	120	10	56	1	3	3

Offensive Line Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS
2015	Arizona Cardinals	11	2
2016	Arizona Cardinals	15	6
2017	Arizona Cardinals	16	5
2018	Arizona Cardinals	14	2
2019	Las Vegas Raiders	2	1
TOTAL		58	16

Defense Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	FF	OPP FR
2015	Arizona Cardinals	11	2	3	0	3	3	0	0	0						0
2016	Arizona Cardinals	15	6	2	0	2	2	0	0	0						0
2017	Arizona Cardinals	16	5
2018	Arizona Cardinals	14	2	1	0	1	1	0	0	0						0
2019	Las Vegas Raiders	2	1
TOTAL		58	16	6	0	6	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

K Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	BLK	LNG	FG Att	FGM	PCT	XP Att	XPM	XPCT	XBLK	KO	AVG	TB	Ret	Avg
2015	Arizona Cardinals	11	2
2016	Arizona Cardinals	15	6
2017	Arizona Cardinals	16	5
2018	Arizona Cardinals	14	2
2019	Las Vegas Raiders	2	1
TOTAL		58	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

P Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	Punts	Yds	Net Yds	Lng	Avg	Net Avg	Blk	OOB	Dn	In 20	TB	FC	RET	RetY	TD
2015	Arizona Cardinals	11	2
2016	Arizona Cardinals	15	6
2017	Arizona Cardinals	16	5
2018	Arizona Cardinals	14	2
2019	Las Vegas Raiders	2	1
TOTAL		58	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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