About Ben Nelson
Born 1979. Ben Nelson is an American american football player.
Benjamin Scott Nelson (born August 21, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2003 and played in three games on special teams. He played college football for the St. Cloud State Huskies.
Nelson was the AFL Rookie of the Year in 2006.
Professional career 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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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ben Nelson?
American football player
When was Ben Nelson born?
Ben Nelson was born on 21 August 1979 in Coon Rapids.
What is Ben Nelson's occupation?
Ben Nelson is an american football player.
What nationality is Ben Nelson?
Ben Nelson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ben Nelson (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Nelson. https://biography.guide/ben-nelson-american-football-player/
MLA: "Ben Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-nelson-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ben Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ben-nelson-american-football-player/.
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