JJ Nelson was drafted No. 159 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft out of UAB. 58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 23 · #159 overall
JJ Nelson UAB Draft
JJ Nelson was drafted No. 159 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft out of UAB. 58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #159
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 58
- Career AV
- 124th at UAB
The pick
How JJ Nelson came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
UAB
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 156 lbs
- Hometown
- Midfield, AL
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Career approximate value
- 124th among UAB picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 20194 years after the draft
Around pick 159
Who came off the board on either side of JJ Nelson.
Auburn
West Virginia
Penn State
Florida
UAB in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from UAB
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
JJ Nelson in the 2015 NFL Draft
JJ Nelson is a Wide receiver out of UAB selected No. 159 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value UAB has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1998.
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 JJ Nelson drafted?
JJ Nelson was selected No. 159 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/jj-nelson.
What college did JJ Nelson play for?
JJ Nelson played college football at UAB in the Conference USA. See every UAB draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uab-blazers.
How did JJ Nelson's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/jj-nelson.