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David Nelson

WR

David Nelson plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2015 with PIT, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 41.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 24th percentile. His size stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 138 catches for 1,530 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 215#

College

Florida

Draft

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Seasons

2010–2015

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
55.4

70th percentile among WRs

14 games · 47 targets

Role×0.14-0.72
Hands×0.1+0.69
Volume×0.12-0.07
Total EPA×0.22+0.43
EPA/target×0.3+0.76
Yards/target×0.12+0.02

2010 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group 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).

Size92▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands87▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat32▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability8▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share24▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share21▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency82▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume56▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014NYJ32.16865
2013NYJ4112364232
2012BUF37.11231
2011BUF43.616616585
2010BUF55.414313533

Career profile

David Nelson has appeared in 49 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: BUF (2010–2012), NYJ (2013–2014).

As a receiver he has caught 138 passes for 1,530 yards and 10 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with BUF: 658 yards and 5 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 55.4, in the 70th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2010 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
19
2.7/g
208
30/g
1
Away7
12
1.7/g
145
21/g
2
In division5
10
2.0/g
158
32/g
1
Out of division9
21
2.3/g
195
22/g
2
In wins3
4
1.3/g
72
24/g
2
In losses11
27
2.5/g
281
26/g
1
On grass3
6
2.0/g
86
29/g
1
On turf11
25
2.3/g
267
24/g
2
Indoors2
6
3.0/g
53
27/g
1
Outdoors12
25
2.1/g
300
25/g
2

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 2GB—39.2
Week 3NE—33.7
Week 4NYJ4 rec, 75 yds, 0 TD69.9
Week 5JAX3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 7BAL2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD36.8
Week 8KC3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 9CHI2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD51
Week 11CIN—39.4
Week 12PIT6 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 13MIN4 rec, 34 yds, 1 TD65.4
Week 14CLE1 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD56.7
Week 15MIA3 rec, 61 yds, 1 TD76.7
Week 16NE—40.4

David Nelson — common questions

What position does David Nelson play?
David Nelson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has David Nelson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Nelson has played for BUF (2010–2012), NYJ (2013–2014).
Where did David Nelson go to college?
David Nelson played college football at Florida.
How many touchdowns has David Nelson scored?
David Nelson has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 receiving).
What is David Nelson's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Nelson rated 32.1 for 2014, the 7th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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