OT · New York Giants
Karl Nelson
Age 65 · 198 cm (6'6") · 129 kg · Born Jun 14, 1960 · Iowa State
NFL career
1984
debut year
1988
last season
5
seasons
—
jersey
College: Iowa State
1983 NFL Draft
Rd 3
round
#70
overall pick
NYG
drafted by
Other "Nelson" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Iowa State alumni in the NFL
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1983 NFL Draft · Round 3 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#57
#58
#59
#61
#62
#63
#64
#65
George Achica
DT · BAL
#58
Tim Joiner
LB · HOU
#59
Blanchard Montgomery
LB · SFO
#60
Clint Sampson
WR · DEN
#61
Albert Lewis
FS · KAN
#62
Glen Young
WR · PHI
#62
Glen Young
LB · PHI
#63
Jamie Williams
TE · NYG
#64
Dave Duerson
DB · CHI
#65
John Tice
TE · NOR
#66
Cliff Austin
RB · NOR
#67
Mike Cofer
K · DET
OT peers of the era
Other OTs who debuted within five seasons of Karl Nelson.
