Shawn Nelson
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Tight End

Southern Miss

College Position:	Tight End
School:	Southern Miss
Grade:	Senior
Height:	6-5
Weight:	245
Birthdate:
Draft Projection:	Second
Overall Rank:	Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank):	Tight End (2)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Buffalo Bills in the 4th round with the #21 pick.

Great value pick. Tight end was a top need and the slippage at the tight end position benefits the Bills. Nelson is not as well known as some of the other top tight ends but he has the athleticism to be a factor in the passing game and his willingness to block could help a shaky tackle situation.

Mock Draft Results

Mock Draft Date	Round	Pick	Team	Draft
Apr 22	2	21	Philadelphia Eagles	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Final
Apr 18	2	10	Buffalo Bills	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Final Mock Draft
Apr 12	2	10	Buffalo Bills	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft
Apr 7	2	10	Buffalo Bills	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Under a month to go
Apr 1	2	23	Atlanta Falcons	Doug Lancy Mock Draft - Post Compensation Picks
Mar 23	2	13	New York Giants	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft - Staff Mock Draft
Mar 16	2	25	Baltimore Ravens	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft
Mar 9	2	25	Baltimore Ravens	NFL Draft 101 Staff Mock Draft
Feb 23	2	27	Carolina Panthers	Dan Wernery Mock Draft - Post Combine Mock Draft
Feb 2	3	18	Detroit Lions	Chris Maier Mock Draft - Post Senior Bowl

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

Fantasy Football 101: Ten Draft Strategies To Consider - Aug 8 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Tight End Rankings #21 - 40 - Jul 26 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft: Mid Season Mock Draft - Oct 24 (Dan Wernery)
Fantasy 101: Rating the Rookie Tight Ends - Aug 3 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Top 32 Tight Ends - Aug 3 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC South - May 5 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC East - Apr 26 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 25 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds - Jan 27 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: South - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
New Orleans Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 20 (Dan Wernery)
2009 Draft: Top 10 TE Prospects - Jun 17 (Dan Wernery)

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