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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 94th 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

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
41

24th percentile among WRs

12 games · 61 targets

Role×0.14+0.70
Hands×0.1-0.63
Volume×0.12+0.20
Total EPA×0.22-0.71
EPA/target×0.3-1.12
Yards/target×0.12-0.45

2013 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).

Size94▶

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

Receiving

Hands60▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat61▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability7▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share76▶

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

Air-Yards Share78▶

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

Impact

Efficiency10▶

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

Volume63▶

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)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
17
2.8/g
212
35/g
2
Away6
19
3.2/g
211
35/g
0
In division4
13
3.3/g
195
49/g
0
Out of division8
23
2.9/g
228
29/g
2
In wins6
20
3.3/g
239
40/g
2
In losses6
16
2.7/g
184
31/g
0
On grass2
8
4.0/g
110
55/g
0
On turf10
28
2.8/g
313
31/g
2
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
9
9/g
0
Outdoors11
34
3.1/g
414
38/g
2

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5ATL2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD40
Week 6PIT1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 7NE4 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 8CIN8 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD33.2
Week 9NO1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD45
Week 11BUF1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 12BAL—32.1
Week 13MIA3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 14LV4 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD53
Week 15CAR3 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD63.1
Week 16CLE4 rec, 33 yds, 2 TD74.4
Week 17MIA5 rec, 66 yds, 0 TD63.5

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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