Reggie Nelson

A 1st-round pick (21st overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Florida; Coffeyville CC, Reggie Nelson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2018 with LV, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. Last season's 45.7 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 45th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

5'11", 210#

College

Florida; Coffeyville CC

Draft

Rd 1, 21st overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2018

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

75th percentile among DEFs

16 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53

Pass rush×0.3-0.72

Ball skills×0.25+2.63

Run defense×0.2-0.55

Availability×0.1+1.27

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2018	LV	45.7	10
2017	LV	51.8	16
2016	LV	59	16
2015	CIN	67.6	16
2014	CIN	70.4	16
2013	CIN	60.3	15
2012	CIN	72.7	14
2011	CIN	82.5	16
2010	CIN	62.1	13
2009	JAX	55.8	15
2008	JAX	57.5	13
2007	JAX	74.1	16

Career profile

Across 12 NFL seasons on file, Reggie Nelson has played in 176 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: JAX (2007–2009), CIN (2010–2015), LV (2016–2018).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 82.5, in the 98th percentile among DEFs that year.

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Postseason	HOU	—	—
Week 1	NO	—	42.5
Week 2	ATL	—	44.1
Week 3	TEN	—	70
Week 4	BAL	—	56.6
Week 5	LAC	—	51.1
Week 6	KC	—	41
Week 7	JAX	—	65.6
Week 8	TB	—	39.3
Week 9	DEN	—	68
Week 11	HOU	—	48.9
Week 12	CAR	—	40.9
Week 13	BUF	—	40.1
Week 14	KC	—	40.6
Week 15	LAC	—	65.5
Week 16	IND	—	63.4
Week 17	DEN	—	48.7

Reggie Nelson — common questions

What position does Reggie Nelson play?: Reggie Nelson is listed as an FS.
Which teams has Reggie Nelson played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Reggie Nelson has played for JAX (2007–2009), CIN (2010–2015), LV (2016–2018).
Where did Reggie Nelson go to college?: Reggie Nelson played college football at Florida; Coffeyville CC.
When was Reggie Nelson drafted?: Reggie Nelson was selected in round 1, 21st overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Reggie Nelson scored?: Reggie Nelson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Reggie Nelson's ScoutIndex Rating?: Reggie Nelson rated 45.7 for 2018, the 45th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Derek CarrQB · 2018
Jared CookTE · 2018
Jalen RichardRB · 2018
Doug MartinRB · 2018
Jordy NelsonWR · 2018
Seth RobertsWR · 2018
Marshawn LynchRB · 2018
Amari CooperWR · 2018

Drafted in round 1, 2007

JaMarcus RussellQB · pick 1
Calvin JohnsonWR · pick 2
Joe ThomasOT · pick 3
Gaines AdamsDE · pick 4
Levi BrownOT · pick 5
LaRon LandryFS · pick 6
Adrian PetersonRB · pick 7
Jamaal AndersonDE · pick 8