Nick Nelson (American football) facts for kids

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Nick Nelson

Nelson with the Oakland Raiders in 2018
No. 23
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1996-10-16) October 16, 1996 (age 28) Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Suitland (Suitland, Maryland)
College:	Wisconsin
NFL Draft:	2018 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110
Career history
Oakland Raiders (2018–2019) Indianapolis Colts (2021)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-American (2017) First-team All-Big Ten (2017)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 20 Fumble recoveries: 1 Pass deflections: 1
Player stats at PFR

Nick Nelson was born on October 16, 1996. He is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and Wisconsin Badgers.

Nick Nelson's Football Journey

Nick Nelson had an exciting journey in professional football. He played for two different teams in the NFL. He was known for his skills as a cornerback.

Joining the Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders picked Nick Nelson in the 2018 NFL Draft. He was chosen in the fourth round, as the 110th player overall. This was a big step for him into professional football.

He played for the Raiders in 2018 and 2019. Sometimes, players are moved to a "practice squad." This means they train with the team but are not on the main playing roster. Nick was moved to the practice squad in August 2019. Later that year, he was put back on the main team.

Unfortunately, he was placed on the "injured reserve" list in December 2019. This list is for players who are hurt and cannot play. In 2020, he left the Raiders.

Time with the Indianapolis Colts

In January 2021, Nick Nelson signed a contract with the Indianapolis Colts. This type of contract is called a "reserve/future contract." It means a player joins the team for the next season.

However, in August 2021, he was placed on injured reserve again. This meant he could not play for the Colts.

Career Highlights and Stats

During his time in the NFL, Nick Nelson showed his skills as a cornerback. He played in 12 games in total. He made 20 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players. He also recovered one fumble, which is when a player picks up a dropped ball. He had one pass deflection, meaning he knocked down a pass thrown by the other team.