Picasso Nelson facts for kids
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| Born: | May 1, 1973 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB/DB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Jackson State |
| High school | Hattiesburg (MS) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1996 | Houston Oilers* |
| 1997 | New York Giants* |
| 1998 | Toronto Argonauts* |
| 1998–1999 | BC Lions |
| 1999–2000 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| *Offseason or practice roster only | |
Picasso Nelson is a former American football player. He was born on May 1, 1973. He played as a linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for two seasons. He played for the BC Lions and the Edmonton Eskimos. Before that, he played college football at Jackson State University. He was also part of the Houston Oilers, New York Giants, and Toronto Argonauts teams.
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Early Life and Education
Picasso Nelson was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This happened on May 1, 1973. He went to Hattiesburg High School in his hometown.
College Football Career
Picasso Nelson played college football for the Jackson State Tigers. He was on their team from 1992 to 1995. In 1995, he was named the best defensive player in the Southwest Athletic Conference. That year, he caught eight interceptions, which is a great achievement. He was also chosen to play in special games like the Senior Bowl and the Hula Bowl. In 2009, he was honored by being added to the Jackson State University Sports Hall of Fame.
Professional Football Journey
Picasso Nelson had a professional football career. He played for several teams in both the NFL and CFL.
NFL Teams
Nelson first signed with the Houston Oilers on April 24, 1996. However, he was released before the 1996 season began. He then signed with the New York Giants on March 12, 1997. He was released by the Giants on August 12, 1997. These times were spent on the team's offseason or practice roster.
CFL Teams
In March 1998, Nelson joined the Toronto Argonauts. He was released by them on June 27, 1998. Later that year, on August 24, 1998, he signed with the BC Lions. He played in ten games for the Lions during the 1998 season. He played one more game in the 1999 season before being released on August 1, 1999. On September 10, 1999, Nelson signed with the Edmonton Eskimos. He was released by the Eskimos in February 2000.
Coaching After Playing
After his playing career, Picasso Nelson became a coach. He worked as an assistant coach. He coached for the Jones County Junior College Bobcats.
Family Connections in Football
Picasso Nelson has family members who also played football. His son, Picasso Nelson, Jr., was a cornerback in the NFL. He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. Nelson Jr.'s cousin, Kenny Shedd, also played in the NFL. His great-uncle, Eugene Bowen, played for the Dallas Cowboys.
