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58
Games
120
Rush Yards
1
Rush TD
85
Receptions
1,475
Rec Yards
11
Rec TD
Draft Details
J.J. Nelson Career Stats
- Best statistical season: 2016 with ARI (568 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ARI | 10 | 27 | 11 | 299 | 2 |
| 2016 | ARI | 14 | 74 | 34 | 568 | 6 |
| 2017 | ARI | 16 | 61 | 29 | 508 | 2 |
| 2018 | ARI | 9 | 19 | 7 | 64 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | 1 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 1 |
| Career | 50 | 186 | 85 | 1,475 | 11 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
J.J. Nelson is a former wide receiver out of UAB, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 159th overall pick (round 5) in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played 58 regular-season games from 2015 to 2019, with the Arizona Cardinals and Oakland Raiders.
Season Statistics
NFL Combine Results
Height
5-10
Weight
156 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.28s
Vertical Jump
36"
Broad Jump
127"
3-Cone Drill
7.02s
Shuttle
4.15s
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