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David Nelson

Age 62 · 188 cm (6'2") · 104 kg · Born Nov 23, 1963 · Heidelberg College; Taft College

David Nelson

NFL career

1984 debut year
1984 last season
1 seasons
— jersey
College: Heidelberg College; Taft College

Last team

Minnesota Vikings NFC · NFC North · 94 active
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Other "Nelson" players in NFL history

Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.

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Jack Nelson OT · 2025 · Falcons
Scott Nelson DB · 2022 · Texans
Anthony Nelson LB · 2019 · Buccaneers
Matt Nelson OT · 2019 · Vikings
Picasso Nelson DB · 2019 · Cardinals
Quenton Nelson G · 2018 · Colts
Nick Nelson CB · 2018 · Colts
J.J. Nelson WR · 2015 · Colts

Career badges

Retired

External profiles

Heidelberg College alumni in the NFL

Other NFL players who attended Heidelberg College.

Donteea Dye WR · 2015 · Buccaneers
Michael Preston WR · 2011 · Titans
Bob Briggs DT · 1974 · Chiefs
Bob Hunt RB · 1974 · Browns

RB peers of the era

Other RBs who debuted within five seasons of David Nelson.

All RBs →
Alfred Anderson Debut 1984 · Vikings
Allen Rice Debut 1984 · Packers
Andre Hardy Debut 1984 · 49ers
Anthony Corley Debut 1984 · Chargers
Buford McGee Debut 1984 · Packers
Cedric Minter Debut 1984 · Jets
Chris Brewer Debut 1984 · Bears
Craig James Debut 1984 · Patriots

Born on November 23

Steve Riley 1952 · Minnesota Vikings Cliff Frazier 1952 · Kansas City Chiefs Rod Horn 1956 · Cincinnati Bengals Johnie Cooks 1958 · Cleveland Browns Ron Spears 1959 · Green Bay Packers George Wonsley 1960 · New England Patriots Gene Branton 1960 · Las Vegas Raiders Dwayne Jiles 1961 · New York Giants