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17
Games
20
Receptions
181
Rec Yards
1
Rec TD
1
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Shawn Nelson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
- Best statistical season: 2009 with BUF (157 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BUF | 11 | 30 | 18 | 157 | 1 |
| 2010 | BUF | 3 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Career | 14 | 34 | 21 | 182 | 1 |
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
Shawn Nelson is a former tight end out of Southern Mississippi, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 121st overall pick (round 4) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played 17 regular-season games from 2009 to 2010, with the Buffalo Bills.
Season Statistics
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
240 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.52s
Bench Press
19 reps
Vertical Jump
33"
Broad Jump
115"
3-Cone Drill
6.96s
Shuttle
4.46s
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