Biography

BIOGRAPHY

J.J. Nelson was born April 24, 1992, in Midfield, Alabama. He is a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL. Nelson was named a member of the 2014 College Football All-America Team by the Walter Camp Foundation, USA Today, and CBS Sports as a kick returner. Nelson was also Conference USA special teams player of the year and first-team All-conference as a wide receiver. Nelson was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round, 159th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft. On March 15, 2019, Nelson signed with the Oakland Raiders. In week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, Nelson caught 4 passes for 36 yards and his first receiving touchdown of the season as the Raiders lost 34-14. He was released on October 10, 2019. Nelson was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on August 15, 2020. He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2020, with a knee injury. He was released with an injury settlement on September 6, 2020. On January 1, 2021, Nelson signed with the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills and was released three days later. On February 1, 2021, Nelson signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts.