Jordy Nelson was drafted No. 36 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 151 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 5 · #36 overall
Jordy Nelson Kansas State Draft
Jordy Nelson was drafted No. 36 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 151 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 731st at Kansas State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jordy Nelson came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 217 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 47 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 731st among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6995% of career value
- Final season
- 201810 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Jordy Nelson.
Michigan State
Virginia Tech · 1× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Kansas State in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Kansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Tyler Lockett
WR · SEA · 2015
Kansas State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#33
Quincy Morgan
WR · CLE · 2001
Kansas State
#47
Kevin Lockett
WR · KC · 1997
Kansas State
#66
Eugene Goodlow
WR · NO · 1982
Kansas State
#70
Andre Coleman
WR · LAC · 1994
Kansas State
#74
Yamon Figurs
WR · BAL · 2007
Kansas State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jordy Nelson in the 2008 NFL Draft
Jordy Nelson is a Wide receiver out of Kansas State selected No. 36 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 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 Jordy Nelson drafted?
Jordy Nelson was selected No. 36 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jordy-nelson.
What college did Jordy Nelson play for?
Jordy Nelson played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Jordy Nelson's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 73 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jordy-nelson.