Nelson Agholor – Short Biography
Nelson Agholor is in his third season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Here also
Nelson supposed to be amongst the ‘fastest man’ on the field playing at the
offensive position of the wide receiver. Moreover, filling the shoes of mighty
Jeremy Martin [2009 – 2014 with Philadelphia Eagles] on his transfer, does talk
something about Nelson.
Freshman Career:
In his college, University of South California [USC], played as a wide
receiver from 2012 through 2014. During his days at USC Agholor displayed some
impressive game statistics establishing his mantle as a Ball player.
For the statistically inclined during his sophomore years the amalgamated
numbers through the years were; 162 receptions for 2571 yards, 20 touchdowns.
Complementing these is the uncanny ability for returning punts whilst at Trojans
USC. Statistically speaking, he managed 373 yards in his 18 punts in the 2013
season.
NFL Drafting:
“Every artist was first an amateur”, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Talking about
the aforementioned statistics in his sophomore years, coinage ‘amateur’ seems a
bit unwarranted when Nelson Agholor is being addressed. The artistry or sorcery
while playing ball was very much evident even at USC.
Proving the old adage ‘Garret is not where the talent belongs’, Nelson’s
promising and proved skills at USC were rewarded with an NFL draft. In the 2015
NFL draft, Philadelphia Eagles picked him and in the overall draft was the 25th pick.
Career at Philadelphia Eagles:
For the Philadelphia Eagles, he dons the hat of being one of the ‘fastest men
on the field’ and adorns the position of the wide receiver. Not only he is assisting
the team with his accurate catching, but also is a valuable assistance to the
quarterbacks with his precise passing.
As a player, he is admitted to have an appropriate instinct, improvisation,
and understanding of the game situation. He is facilitated by his natural hands
and a quick catch-and-run routine, allowing him to afford open spaces to the
quarterback who might be stuck in loggerheads. In the current year [2017] He
has been touted as the best receiver, albeit, it is an off season. This is in stark
contrast to the last year when he was truly off-color and had to warm the bench
the bench in a few games. There was even grapevine that he might be released,
but then 2017 has been different. Nelson Agholor did rise like a phoenix and
established his mettle.
Statistically speaking, in the 2015 – 2016 seasons he has played 28 games
in all, at 648 managed 59 receptions at an average of 11.
Some Trivia about Nelson Agholor:
Nelson is originally from Nigeria and later moved to the US. He joins as the
21st player of Nigerian ancestry to play NFL. His father was a soccer player back
in his native country Nigeria. He has been playing ball as a wide receiver ever
since his days at Berkley Preparatory school, Florida.