Position: Wide Receiver 40 yard dash time 4.38 seconds Name Tom Nelson | Undrafted: 2009 Weight 91 kg College: Illinois State Height 1.8 m | |
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Date of birth: (1986-12-04) December 4, 1986 (age 29) Place of birth: Hoffman Estates, Illinois High school: John Hersey High School Role American football wide receiver Number 49 (Philadelphia Eagles / Defensive back), 43 (Cincinnati Bengals / Dimeback), 26 (Carolina Panthers / Safety) | ||
Parents Tom Nelson, Cheryl Nelson Education Illinois State University | ||
Tom Nelson (born December 4, 1986) is an American football Wide Receiver and former free safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2009. In 2011, he played for the Philadelphia Eagles, in 2013, played for the Chicago Bears, and in 2014, played for the Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Illinois State. He recently in 2015 was signed and cut by the Ravens pre-season roster. Tom now owns a football camp and training for people of all ages.
Contents
- Early years
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Chicago Bears
- Carolina Panthers
- Baltimore Ravens
- References
Early years
Nelson grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois and attended John Hersey High School, Thomas Middle School, and Ivy Hill Elementary School in Arlington Heights, IL. Nelson was a Chicago Bears fan during his youth.
Cincinnati Bengals
After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Nelson was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2009. His attempt to make the Bengals' roster was chronicled on the HBO series Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cincinnati Bengals. In his rookie season he had 25 tackles and an interception. He was waived on August 27, 2011.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Nelson to a two-year contract on December 5, 2011, replacing Colt Anderson who had torn his ACL. He was released by the team on August 25, 2012.
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears signed Nelson to a one-year contract on January 29, 2013. On August 30, Nelson was among the final roster cuts.
Carolina Panthers
On July 27, 2014, Nelson was signed by the Carolina Panthers. On August 31, he was among the final roster cuts.
Baltimore Ravens
On July 29, 2015, Nelson was signed by the Baltimore Ravens. On an unknown date in August 2015 Nelson was signed to a 1-year contract as a Wide Receiver. On September 4, 2015, he was waived by the Ravens.