In a weekly feature on Rivals.com, we take a look at the weekend’s standout performances from both college and pro football and pick one player from each star rankings group to spotlight. This week's 2-star is former K-State wide receiver Jordy Nelson
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Recruiting revisited: Nelson never received an FBS scholarship and elected to walk on at Kansas State, choosing the Wildcats over offers from Division II programs like Washburn and Emporia State. After starting his career as a safety, he transitioned to wide receiver and eventually earned a scholarship.
What he did this week: After missing all of the 2015 season with a knee injury, Nelson returned to form on Sunday, catching six passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Nelson has established himself as one of the league’s top wide receivers and Aaron Rodgers' favorite target.
You can read the complete article here.
Here's a snippet:
Recruiting revisited: Nelson never received an FBS scholarship and elected to walk on at Kansas State, choosing the Wildcats over offers from Division II programs like Washburn and Emporia State. After starting his career as a safety, he transitioned to wide receiver and eventually earned a scholarship.
What he did this week: After missing all of the 2015 season with a knee injury, Nelson returned to form on Sunday, catching six passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Nelson has established himself as one of the league’s top wide receivers and Aaron Rodgers' favorite target.
You can read the complete article here.
