Nelson Agholor

Nelson Agholor is an active professional football player originally from Lagos, Nigeria. He has spent a decade in the National Football League as a Wide Receiver, primarily representing the Philadelphia Eagles. He earned a Super Bowl ring during his successful tenure in Philadelphia.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Nelson Efamehule Agholor was born on May 24, 1993, in Lagos, Nigeria, before eventually moving to the United States. The Wide Receiver stands 183 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 91 kg.

He attended Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida. Following graduation, Agholor committed to play for the USC Trojans from 2012 to 2014. During his time at Southern California, he was a standout pass-catcher and return specialist, earning Second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2013 and First-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2014.

Professional Career

He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2015 NFL Draft. They picked him in round 1 and he was the 20th overall selection.

During his professional career, he spent his first five seasons with the Eagles, where he developed into a reliable receiving threat and helped the franchise secure a historic victory in Super Bowl LII. Following his time in Philadelphia, he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2020 season, where he had a highly productive year.

He subsequently spent two seasons with the New England Patriots before joining the Baltimore Ravens in 2023, where he played through the 2024 season. As of 2026, he remains an active free agent.

Career Highlights:

• 2018 – Super Bowl champion (LII)
• 2014 – First-team All-Pac-12
• 2013 – Second-team All-Pac-12