Benjamin Scott Nelson (born August 21, 1979) is a former
American football wide receiver. He was signed by the
Minnesota Vikings as an
undrafted free agent in 2004 and played in 3 games on special teams. He played
college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
at
St. Cloud State.
Nelson was also a member of the
Colorado Crush and
Cleveland Gladiators. He was the
AFL Rookie of the Year The Arena Football League Rookie of the Year Award has been given to the Arena Football League's best rookie since 1997.
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in 2006.
On June 1, 2015, the SaberCats placed Nelson on reassignment. On June 2, 2015, he was claimed by the
Spokane Shock. On June 3, 2015, Nelson was placed on recallable reassignment. On June 19, 2015, Nelson was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats.
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1979 births
Living people
American football wide receivers
St. Cloud State Huskies football players
Minnesota Vikings players
San Jose SaberCats players
Colorado Crush players
Sioux Falls Storm players
Cleveland Gladiators players
Players of American football from Minnesota
People from Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Anoka High School alumni