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Nelson Agholor
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He attended Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida where he played running back, wide receiver and defensive back for the Berkeley Buccaneers.
Career
He played college football at University of Southern California. He was the 20th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He moved to the United States when he was five years old. He was rated by Rivals.com as a five-star recruit and was ranked as the third best wide receiver in his class.
He committed to the University of Southern California in January 2012.
As a true freshman in 2012, Agholor played in all 13 games as a backup receiver. He had 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 6 touchdowns as a receiver.
Along with being the leading receiver, Agholor returned punts and kicks for the Trojans.
He returned 18 punts for 343 yards and 2 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 his junior season in 2014.
He led the team with 104 receptions for 1,313 yards and 12 touchdowns.
After his junior season, Agholor entered the 2015 NFL Draft. Stats
Philadelphia Eagles
Agholor was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 20th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.
He signed a 4-year contract on May 7, 2015, worth around $9.4 million with a signing bonus of $5.1 million. On December 13, 2015, Agholor scored his first NFL career Territorial Decoration in a matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
lieutenant was a 53 yard reception from QB Sam Bradford.
