Ben Nelson plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2004 with MIN, capping a 1-season NFL career.
Size
6'2", 185#
College
St. Cloud State University
Draft
—
Seasons
2004–2004
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology8th percentile among WRs · limited sample
1 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size41▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MIN | 35.3 | 1 |
Career profile
Ben Nelson has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with MIN.
2004 splits
regular season2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 11 | DET | — | 38.7 |
Ben Nelson — common questions
- What position does Ben Nelson play?
- Ben Nelson is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Ben Nelson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ben Nelson has played for MIN (2004).
- Where did Ben Nelson go to college?
- Ben Nelson played college football at St. Cloud State University.
- How many touchdowns has Ben Nelson scored?
- Ben Nelson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Ben Nelson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Ben Nelson rated 35.3 for 2004, the 8th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Daunte CulpepperQB · 2004
- Nate BurlesonWR · 2004
- Onterrio SmithRB · 2004
- Randy MossWR · 2004
- Jermaine WigginsTE · 2004
- Marcus RobinsonWR · 2004
- Mewelde MooreRB · 2004
- Michael BennettRB · 2004
Also from St. Cloud State University
- Fred WilliamsWR · 2014–2015
- Ryan KeesDE · 2009–2009
- Jeffery StephensonLB · 1992–1992
- Mike LambrechtDT · 1987–1989
- Keith NordFS · 1979–1985
- John KimbroughWR · 1977–1977