Shawn Nelson (American football)
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | October 5, 1985 Gonzales, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 238 lb (108 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | East Ascension (Gonzales) | ||||||||
| College | Southern Miss | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2009: 4th round, 121st overall pick | ||||||||
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Shawn Nelson (born October 5, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Nelson was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Nelson was also a member of the New York Jets and Blacktips.