Derrie Nelson
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | York, Nebraska, U.S. | February 8, 1958||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
Weight: | 236 lb (107 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Fairmont (NE) | ||||
College: | Nebraska | ||||
NFL draft: | 1981 / Round: 4 / Pick: 108 | ||||
Career history | |||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
Career NFL statistics | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Derald Lawrence Nelson (born February 8, 1958) is a former
Early years
Nelson attended Fairmont Public School where he received All-State honors in football. He also lettered in baseball as a pitcher.
He
As a senior, he was the captain of a defense that gave up an average of only 9.1 points per game. He finished with 57 tackles (42 solo), 2 fumble recoveries and one pass defensed.
In 1998, he was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Nelson was selected by the
Cleveland Browns
On August 21, 1981, he signed with the Cleveland Browns as a free agent. He was released before the start of the season.
San Diego Chargers
In
On August 20, 1984, he was placed on the injured reserve list.[3] He was activated on November 9 and was able to play in six games.[4] Nelson was released on August 29, 1987.[5]
Personal life
His uncle
References
- ^ "Cowboys Release Seven; Cut Date Growing Nearer". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Tuesday's Sports Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Steelers place Harris on waivers". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Veterans Leonard, Flick, Nelson Waived : Eighteen Players Cut; Roster to Be Reduced From 67 to 60 by Tuesday". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Even Though He Was Better in Baseball, Nelson Glad He Walked On in Football". University of Nebraska. October 2, 2010.