Jonathan Nelson (American football)
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Jonathan Nelson is an American football
safety who is currently a member of the practice squad for the Carolina Panthers
. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams
in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft
. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma
.
by the St. Louis Rams
. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 3, 2011, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 4. He was released from the practice squad on September 13.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
safety who is currently a member of the practice squad for the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft
2011 NFL Draft
The 2011 NFL Draft was the 76th installment of the annual NFL Draft, where the franchises of the National Football League select newly eligible football players...
. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
.
Early years
Nelson attended Summit High School in Arlington, Texas. He was a three-year starter at cornerback. According to his coaches opponents threw away from his side of the field and as a result he ended the season with only one interception. The previous season he made 40 tackles and recovered four fumbles and recorded one interception. Nelson was a sprinter on the track team.College career
Having previously been a backup throughout his career, Nelson broke out as a senior at the University of Oklahoma, making 102 tackles and broke up seven passes and intercepted two passes. He was rewarded by being selected All-Big 12 Honorable Mention for the second consecutive season. In 2009, as a junior, Nelson was chosen honorable mention All-Big 12. He had began the season as a nickel back, but started the final three games of the season and recorded 46 tackles while also intercepting 3 passes. As a sophomore, Nelson played on special teams, making seven tackles on the season. In 2007, he played in just two games due to injury. In his first year at Oklahoma, he redshirted the 2006 season for the Sooners.2011 NFL Draft
St. Louis Rams
Nelson was drafted with the 229th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft2011 NFL Draft
The 2011 NFL Draft was the 76th installment of the annual NFL Draft, where the franchises of the National Football League select newly eligible football players...
by the St. Louis Rams
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...
. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 3, 2011, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 4. He was released from the practice squad on September 13.