Nelson was selected in the second round (36th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft.
He was the third wide receiver taken in the draft, after Donnie Avery and Devin Thomas.
In addition, he was one of two Kansas State Wildcats to be selected that year.
He was the highest drafted wide receiver out of Kansas State since Quincy Morgan in 2001.

On July 27, 2008, Nelson signed his rookie contract with the Packers.

Nelson made his NFL debut in the Packers' season opener against the MInnesota Vikings.
He was targeted once and had a 23-yard kickoff return in the 24–19 victory.
He scored his first touchdown reception on September 14, 2008, in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, a 29-yard pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The touchdown was his lone reception in the 48–25 victory.
Nelson was a steady presence for the Packers over the course of the season.
From Week 3 to Week 13, he totaled 25 receptions for 267 receiving yards.
Nelson recorded his second receiving touchdown, a nine-yard reception, in a Week 14 24–21 loss to the Houston Texans.
The season was a struggle for Nelson and the Packers as they finished 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
Nelson finished his rookie campaign with 33 receptions for 366 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Nelson was selected in the second round (36th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was the third wide receiver taken in the draft, after Donnie Avery and Devin Thomas. In addition, he was one of two Kansas State Wildcats to be selected that year. He was the highest drafted wide receiver out of Kansas State since Quincy Morgan in 2001.
On July 27, 2008, Nelson signed his rookie contract with the Packers.
Nelson made his NFL debut in the Packers' season opener against the MInnesota Vikings. He was targeted once and had a 23-yard kickoff return in the 24–19 victory. He scored his first touchdown reception on September 14, 2008, in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, a 29-yard pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The touchdown was his lone reception in the 48–25 victory. Nelson was a steady presence for the Packers over the course of the season. From Week 3 to Week 13, he totaled 25 receptions for 267 receiving yards. Nelson recorded his second receiving touchdown, a nine-yard reception, in a Week 14 24–21 loss to the Houston Texans. The season was a struggle for Nelson and the Packers as they finished 6–10 and missed the playoffs. Nelson finished his rookie campaign with 33 receptions for 366 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
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