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Anthony Nelson
Anthony Nelson is a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing #98. Anthony played college football at Iowa and was drafted in 2019 (round 4, pick 107). Listed at 6'7" and 272 lb.
Anthony Nelson: facts
- Team
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Position
- Linebacker (LB)
- Jersey number
- #98
- College
- Iowa
- Draft
- 2019, round 4, pick 107 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Born
- March 4, 1997 (age 29)
- Height
- 6'7"
- Weight
- 272 lb
- Rookie season
- 2019
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2019 draft picks in our database.
Anthony Nelson: career by team
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Other Buccaneers linebackers
- Anthony WalkerLB · #3 · Northwestern
- Chris BraswellLB · #43 · Alabama
- David WalkerLB · #51 · Central Arkansas / Southern Arkansas
- Deion JonesLB · #45 · LSU
- Haason ReddickLB · #5 · Temple
- Lavonte DavidLB · #54 · Nebraska / Fort Scott CC
- Markees WattsLB · #58 · Charlotte
- SirVocea DennisLB · #8 · Pittsburgh
Also from Iowa
- A.J. EpenesaDL · Eagles
- Alaric JacksonOL · Rams
- Amani HookerDB · Titans
- Carl DavisDL · Commanders
- Casey KreiterLS · Cardinals
- Chauncey GolstonDL · Giants
- Connor ColbyOL · 49ers
- Cooper DeJeanDB · Eagles
Drafted near Anthony in 2019
- Alexander MattisonRound 3, pick 102 · RB
- C.J. Gardner-JohnsonRound 4, pick 105 · DB
- Maxx CrosbyRound 4, pick 106 · DL
- Julian LoveRound 4, pick 108 · DB
- Mitch WishnowskyRound 4, pick 110 · P
- Justice HillRound 4, pick 113 · RB
Anthony Nelson: questions
What team does Anthony Nelson play for?
Anthony Nelson is on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster (NFC South) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 98.
What position does Anthony Nelson play?
Linebacker (LB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Anthony Nelson go to college?
Iowa. 48 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Anthony Nelson drafted?
In 2019, round 4, pick 107, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
How tall is Anthony Nelson?
6'7" (79 inches), 272 lb.
Facts from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Photos only from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, credited above. AllStar Grid is independent and not affiliated with the NFL or its teams. Credits