Where is Jordy Nelson Now? Jordy Nelson Stats, Retirement, Wiki and More

Jordy Nelson is currently an appeal-hearing officer for the NFL, reviewing player-discipline cases after retiring from professional football, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2023.

by P Nandhini

Updated Oct 16, 2024

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Where is Jordy Nelson Now? Jordy Nelson Stats, Retirement, Wiki and More

Where is Jordy Nelson Now?

Jordy Nelson is now working as an appeal-hearing officer for the NFL, where he helps review player-discipline cases. He was recently mentioned in a league press release for his role in handling appeals, including one involving Chargers safety Derwin James. He now lives on a farm in Kansas.

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Before this job, Nelson was a professional football player for 11 seasons, mostly with the Green Bay Packers, where he won a Super Bowl and made the Pro Bowl in 2014. He retired after one season with the Oakland Raiders and was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2023.

Nelson is still involved in football and uses his experience to help with player appeals in the league.

Who is Jordy Nelson?

Jordy Nelson is a former professional football player from the United States. He played as a wide receiver in the NFL for 11 years. He went to college at Kansas State University, where he became an All-American player before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2008.

Nelson is known for his impressive catching skills and speed on the field, contributing to the Packers' success, including winning the Super Bowl in 2011. After a successful career with the Packers, he played one season with the Oakland Raiders before retiring.

Beyond his football achievements, he is recognized for his character and leadership on and off the field.

Category Details
Full Name Jordy Ray Nelson
Date of Birth May 31, 1985
Age 39 years (as of 2024)
Birthplace Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 217 lb (98 kg)
High School Riley County High School
College Kansas State University
NFL Draft 2008, 2nd round (36th overall)
NFL Teams Green Bay Packers (2008–2017), Oakland Raiders (2018)
Career Highlights Super Bowl Champion (XLV), Pro Bowl (2014), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2016)

Jordy Nelson Career Earnings

Jordy Nelson earned a total of about $25 million during his NFL career. He made significant money while playing for the Green Bay Packers, with his highest earnings coming in 2014 when he made $14.3 million. Over the years, his salaries varied, including $9.2 million in 2017 and $6 million in 2016.

He also had a successful final season with the Oakland Raiders in 2018, earning $11 million. Nelson's consistent performance and talent helped him secure lucrative contracts throughout his career, allowing him to build substantial wealth.

When Did Jordy Nelson Retire?

Jordy Nelson retired from the NFL on March 27, 2019, after playing for 11 seasons. To honor his time with the team, he signed a one-day contract on August 4, 2019, so he could officially retire as a Green Bay Packer.

Later, in 2022, he was announced as an inductee into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, and he was formally inducted on August 31, 2023, celebrating his contributions to the team and his successful career.

Jordy Nelson Age

As of 2024, Jordy Nelson is 39 years old. He was born on May 31, 1985, in Manhattan, Kansas. Growing up, he attended Riley County High School, where he excelled in sports, particularly football and basketball. 

After high school, Nelson went on to play college football at Kansas State University, where he gained recognition for his skills and was named a consensus All-American. His early life on a family farm helped shape his work ethic and character, which contributed to his successful career in the NFL.

Jordy Nelson Career Stats

Here are Jordy Nelson's career stats in the NFL:

Season Team GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG FD FUM LST
2008 GB 16 33 55 366 11.1 2 29 18 0 0
2009 GB 13 22 31 320 14.5 2 51 15 0 0
2010 GB 16 45 64 582 12.9 2 80 25 1 1
2011 GB 16 68 96 1,263 18.6 15 93 47 0 0
2012 GB 12 49 73 745 15.2 7 73 36 0 0
2013 GB 16 85 126 1,314 15.5 8 76 60 0 0
2014 GB 16 98 151 1,519 15.5 13 80 71 0 0
2016 GB 16 97 152 1,257 13.0 14 60 62 1 1
2017 GB 15 53 88 482 9.1 6 58 38 0 0
2018 OAK 15 63 88 739 11.7 3 66 36 0 0
Career Total   151 613 924 8,587 14.0 72 93 408 2 2
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