Nick Nelson (American football) facts for kids
Nelson with the Oakland Raiders in 2018
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | October 16, 1996 Florence, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Suitland (Suitland, Maryland) | ||||||
| College: | Wisconsin | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2018 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110 | ||||||
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Nick Nelson (born October 16, 1996) is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Nick played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and later for the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Becoming a Pro Football Player
Nick Nelson was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the 2018 NFL draft. He was picked in the fourth round, as the 110th player overall. This was a big step for him, moving from college to the professional league.
Time with the Oakland Raiders
Nick joined the Oakland Raiders in 2018. He played in 10 games during his first season. He made 20 tackles and had one pass deflection. He also recovered one fumble.
In 2019, Nick played in two more games for the Raiders. He was sometimes moved between the main team and the practice squad. The practice squad is where players train and can be called up to play if needed.
Playing for the Indianapolis Colts
In 2021, Nick Nelson signed a contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He joined their team for the upcoming season. However, he was later placed on injured reserve. This means he could not play due to an injury.
Career Highlights
During his time in college, Nick was recognized as a very good player. In 2017, he was named a Second-team All-American. This means he was one of the best college football players in the country. He was also a First-team All-Big Ten player in 2017. This award recognized him as one of the top players in his college conference.
In his NFL career, Nick Nelson played in 12 games. He made a total of 20 tackles. He also had one fumble recovery and one pass deflection.
