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Falcons take ex-Wisconsin offensive tackle Jack Nelson in 7th round of NFL draft

Former Badger was selected with 218th pick overall.
Wisconsin offensive lineman Jack Nelson speaks during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Indianapolis. (George Walker IV/AP)

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Wisconsin offensive lineman Jack Nelson speaks during a news conference at the NFL scouting combine on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Indianapolis. (George Walker IV/AP)
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FLOWERY BRANCH — With their final pick in the NFL draft, the Falcons decided to attempt to fortify their offensive line by taking Wisconsin offensive tackle Jack Nelson on Saturday.

Nelson was selected with the 218th pick overall. That pick was acquired in deal that sent quarterback Taylor Heinicke to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Nelson, who’s 6-foot-7 and 314 pounds, started 12 games at left tackle for the Badgers last season.

His father, Todd, played offensive line at Wisconsin and was drafted in the 12th round by the then-Phoenix Cardinals in 1989.

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