Nelson Agholor

BIOGRAPHY

Nelson Efamehule Agholor was born on May 24, 1993, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a wide receiver in the National Football League.

Agholor attended Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida where he played running back, wide receiver, and defensive back for the Berkeley Buccaneers. He was rated by Rivals.com as a five-star recruit and was ranked as the third-best wide receiver in his class. During his college career, as a true freshman in 2012, Agholor played in all 13 games as a backup wide receiver and recorded 19 receptions for 340 yards and two touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2013, he became a starter. Agholor started all 14 games, totaling 56 receptions, 918 yards, and six touchdowns as a receiver.[6] Along with being the leading receiver, Agholor returned punts and kicks for the Trojans. He returned 18 punts for 343 yards and two touchdowns, and 10 kickoffs for 175 yards. Agholor was recognized as a second-team All-American by numerous sports outlets for his punt returning. Agholor returned as a starter in his junior season in 2014. He led the team with 104 receptions for 1,313 yards and 12 touchdowns. After his junior season, Agholor decided to enter the 2015 NFL Draft. 

Agholor was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract on May 7, 2015. On April 30, 2018, the Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on Agholor's contract to retain him for the 2019 season. On March 25, 2020, Agholor signed a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. On March 19, 2021, Agholor signed a two-year, $26 million contract with the New England Patriots. Agholor joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2023.