Ed Nelson

In the summer 2007, Nelson had NBA workouts with Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Hornets and Toronto Raptors. In 2009, he played for Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca in the Liga Nacional de Básquet (Argentine first division), where he was the teammate of former NBA point guard Pepe Sánchez. Nelson was the leading scorer of the Liga Nacional de Básquet in the 2008–09 season, averaging 20.1 points per game and 8.4 rebounds per game. He played one season for Regatas, one for Quilmes de Mar del Plata, and one more in Bahía Basket, before becoming a player of Gimnasia Indalo.

Nelson appeared on the ESPN hit show Outside the Lines. It was a short documentary about his transition from a college basketball star to an NFL tight end. Nelson was discovered and signed by top NFL agent Joe Linta. Over 15 NFL scouts came to watch the 6'8 255 pound Nelson do a private workout with San Diego Chargers tight ends coach Rob Chudzinski on the UConn Campus. Nelson showcased good speed and catching ability, and surprised most scouts when he showcased a 34-inch vertical jump. On Draft Day 2006 Ed Nelson signed with the St. Louis Rams.

In 2005, Nelson appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Nelson began his college basketball career as a power forward for Georgia Tech in 2001. He won the ACC's Rookie of the Year award in 2002, an honor he shares with Michael Jordan, Ralph Sampson, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, and Kenny Anderson. After two years, he transferred to the University of Connecticut to be closer to his family.

Edward Richard Nelson (born March 18, 1982) is an American professional basketball player and former ACC Rookie of the Year. A 2004 NCAA Champion who retired from professional basketball in 2015.