Reggie Nelson was drafted No. 21 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Florida. 181 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 21 · #21 overall
Reggie Nelson Florida Draft
Reggie Nelson was drafted No. 21 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Florida. 181 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 181
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 6311th at Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Reggie Nelson came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 198 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 29 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
181 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 181
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 6311th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1219% of career value
- Final season
- 201811 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Reggie Nelson.
Texas · 2× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Reggie Nelson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Reggie Nelson in the 2007 NFL Draft
Reggie Nelson is a Defensive back out of Florida selected No. 21 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2007 NFL Draft. 181 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Reggie Nelson drafted?
Reggie Nelson was selected No. 21 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/reggie-nelson.
What college did Reggie Nelson play for?
Reggie Nelson played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Reggie Nelson's NFL career turn out?
181 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/reggie-nelson.