Gimnasia Indalo. Television 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. References External links Finnish League Profile 1982 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in Argentina American expatriate basketball people in Finland American expatriate basketball people in Germany American expatriate basketball people in Spain American men's basketball players Basketball players from Massachusetts Centers (basketball) Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca basketball players Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball players Power forwards (basketball) UConn Huskies men's basketball players St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Florida) alumni