Steve Nelson
Linebacker · 1974–1987
Steve Nelson is a former linebacker who played from 1974 to 1987. Steve played college football at North Dakota State / Augsburg College and was drafted in 1974 (round 2, pick 34). Listed at 6'2" and 230 lb.
Steve Nelson: facts
- Position
- Linebacker (LB)
- Career
- 1974–1987 (14 seasons)
- College
- North Dakota State / Augsburg College
- Draft
- 1974, round 2, pick 34 (New England Patriots)
- Born
- April 26, 1951
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Last team on record
- New England Patriots
Source: nflverse player and career records (CC BY 4.0). See the other 1974 draft picks in our database.
Steve Nelson: career by team
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Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Also from North Dakota State
- Cam MillerQB · Dolphins
- Carson WentzQB · Vikings
- Chris BoardLB · Giants
- Christian WatsonWR · Packers
- Cody MauchOL · Buccaneers
- Cordell VolsonOL · Bengals
- Dillon RadunzOL · Saints
- Easton StickQB · Buccaneers
Drafted near Steve in 1974
- Henry LawrenceRound 1, pick 19 · OT
- Roger CarrRound 1, pick 24 · WR
- Steve RileyRound 1, pick 25 · OT
- Keith FahnhorstRound 2, pick 35 · OT
- Charlie GettyRound 2, pick 41 · OT
- Dave CasperRound 2, pick 45 · TE
Steve Nelson: questions
What position does Steve Nelson play?
Linebacker (LB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Steve Nelson go to college?
North Dakota State / Augsburg College. 13 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Steve Nelson drafted?
In 1974, round 2, pick 34, by the New England Patriots.
How tall is Steve Nelson?
6'2" (74 inches), 230 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