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Jonathan Nelson # prospect in 2011 NFL Draft.

Jonathan Nelson NFL Draft Bio

Jonathan Nelson (born May 6, 1988) is an American football safety for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. 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.

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.

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.

Draft Year: 2011 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Jonathan Nelson

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Jonathan Nelson	Cornerback	5 ft 11 in	198 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
7	229	St. Louis Rams	Oklahoma	Mansfield, Texas

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