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{{short description|American football long snapper}}
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1986)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{About|the American football player|other people named Kyle Nelson|Kyle Nelson (disambiguation){{!}}Kyle Nelson}}
{{About|the American football player|other people named Kyle Nelson|Kyle Nelson (disambiguation){{!}}Kyle Nelson}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name = Kyle Nelson
| name = Kyle Nelson
|image = Kyle Nelson in 2019.jpg
| image = 2024, 47, Kyle Nelson.jpg
|image_size = 200px
| image_size = 200px
|caption = Nelson with the 49ers in 2019
| caption = Nelson with the BC Lions in 2024
|current_team = Free agent
| current_team = BC Lions
|number =
| number = 47
|position = [[Long snapper]]
| position = [[Long snapper]]
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|10|3}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|10|3}}
|birth_place = [[Norman, Oklahoma]]
| birth_place = [[Norman, Oklahoma]], U.S.
|height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
|height_in = 2
| height_in = 2
|weight_lbs = 240
| weight_lbs = 240
|high_school = [[China Spring High School|China Spring]]<br/>([[China Spring, Texas]])
| high_school = [[China Spring High School|China Spring]]<br/>([[China Spring, Texas]])
|college = [[New Mexico State Aggies|New Mexico State]]
| college = [[New Mexico State Aggies|New Mexico State]]
|undraftedyear = 2011
| undraftedyear = 2011
|pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
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* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
* San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
* San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2014|2020}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Los Angeles Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
|status =
* [[BC Lions]] ({{CFL Year|2024}}–present)
|highlights =
|statweek = 11
| status = Active
|statseason = 2021
| cflstatus = National
| highlights =
|statlabel1 = Games played
|statvalue1 = 106
| statweek =
| statseason =
|statlabel2 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
|statvalue2 = 17
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 107
|statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statlabel2 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
|statvalue3 = 1
| statvalue2 = 17
|nflnew=Kyle-Nelson
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
|pfr=NelsKy00
| statvalue3 = 1
| pfr = NelsKy00
}}
}}
'''Kyle Nelson''' (born October 3, 1986) is an [[American football]] [[long snapper]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[New Mexico State University]]. He was signed by the [[New Orleans Saints]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2011.
'''Kyle Nelson''' (born October 3, 1986) is an American–Canadian professional [[gridiron football|football]] [[long snapper]] for the [[BC Lions]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). He played [[college football]] at [[New Mexico State University]]. He was signed by the [[New Orleans Saints]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2011.


==Early years==
==Early years==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
On July 27, 2011, he signed with the [[New Orleans Saints]] as an undrafted free agent.<ref>{{cite web | title= Saints Agree to Terms with 20 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Agree-to-Terms-with-20-Undrafted-Rookie-Free-Agents/061a3d99-a4cb-4ee4-aabb-08e53405510d | accessdate= July 27, 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232652/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Agree-to-Terms-with-20-Undrafted-Rookie-Free-Agents/061a3d99-a4cb-4ee4-aabb-08e53405510d | archive-date= March 3, 2016 | url-status= dead }}</ref> On September 3, 2011, he was released.<ref>{{cite web | title= Saints Announce Roster Moves | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves/85334f4e-ded0-4d3f-9a9f-594c001ae820 | accessdate= September 3, 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234854/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves/85334f4e-ded0-4d3f-9a9f-594c001ae820 | archive-date= March 3, 2016 | url-status= dead }}</ref> On September 4, he was signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web | title= Saints Announce Practice Squad | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Practice-Squad/3b93d13a-7dde-42b2-af8f-a95b930034db | accessdate= September 4, 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225508/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Practice-Squad/3b93d13a-7dde-42b2-af8f-a95b930034db | archive-date= March 3, 2016 | url-status= dead }}</ref> On September 5, he was released from the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web | title= Saints sign TE Gilmore; Waive LB Humber & Make Practice Squad Moves | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-sign-TE-Gilmore-Waive-LB-Humber--Make-Practice-Squad-Moves/05bcc57e-8ac0-4e81-8367-8101460153e6 | accessdate= September 5, 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131224100539/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-sign-TE-Gilmore-Waive-LB-Humber--Make-Practice-Squad-Moves/05bcc57e-8ac0-4e81-8367-8101460153e6 | archive-date= December 24, 2013 | url-status= dead }}</ref>
On July 27, 2011, he signed with the [[New Orleans Saints]] as an undrafted free agent.<ref>{{cite web | title= Saints Agree to Terms with 20 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Agree-to-Terms-with-20-Undrafted-Rookie-Free-Agents/061a3d99-a4cb-4ee4-aabb-08e53405510d | accessdate= July 27, 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232652/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Agree-to-Terms-with-20-Undrafted-Rookie-Free-Agents/061a3d99-a4cb-4ee4-aabb-08e53405510d | archive-date= March 3, 2016 | url-status= dead }}</ref> On September 3, 2011, he was released.<ref>{{cite web | title= Saints Announce Roster Moves | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves/85334f4e-ded0-4d3f-9a9f-594c001ae820 | accessdate= September 3, 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234854/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves/85334f4e-ded0-4d3f-9a9f-594c001ae820 | archive-date= March 3, 2016 | url-status= dead }}</ref> On September 4, he was signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web | title= Saints Announce Practice Squad | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Practice-Squad/3b93d13a-7dde-42b2-af8f-a95b930034db | accessdate= September 4, 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225508/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Practice-Squad/3b93d13a-7dde-42b2-af8f-a95b930034db | archive-date= March 3, 2016 | url-status= dead }}</ref> On September 5, he was released from the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web | title= Saints sign TE Gilmore; Waive LB Humber & Make Practice Squad Moves | work= neworleanssaints.com | url= http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-sign-TE-Gilmore-Waive-LB-Humber--Make-Practice-Squad-Moves/05bcc57e-8ac0-4e81-8367-8101460153e6 | accessdate= September 5, 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131224100539/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-sign-TE-Gilmore-Waive-LB-Humber--Make-Practice-Squad-Moves/05bcc57e-8ac0-4e81-8367-8101460153e6 | archive-date= December 24, 2013 | url-status= dead }}</ref>
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===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
On September 25, 2012, he signed with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] to join the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web | title= Eagles add Nelson as insurance for Dorenbos | work= csnphilly.com | url= http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-talk/Eagles-add-Nelson-as-insurance-for-Doren?blockID=779067 | accessdate= September 25, 2012 | url-status= dead | archiveurl= https://archive.today/20130120030522/http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-talk/Eagles-add-Nelson-as-insurance-for-Doren?blockID=779067 | archivedate= January 20, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title= Eagles snap up long-snapper Kyle Nelson after Jon Dorenbos' injury | work= cbssports.com | url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20377965/eagles-snap-up-longsnapper-kyle-nelson-after-jon-dorenbos-injury |accessdate=September 25, 2012}}</ref> On October 2, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web | title= Eagles Cut LB Brian Rolle | work= philadelphia.cbslocal.com | url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/10/02/eagles-cut-lb-brian-rolle/ |accessdate=October 2, 2012}}</ref>
On September 25, 2012, he signed with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] to join the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web | title= Eagles add Nelson as insurance for Dorenbos | work= csnphilly.com | url= http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-talk/Eagles-add-Nelson-as-insurance-for-Doren?blockID=779067 | accessdate= September 25, 2012 | url-status= dead | archiveurl= https://archive.today/20130120030522/http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-talk/Eagles-add-Nelson-as-insurance-for-Doren?blockID=779067 | archivedate= January 20, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title= Eagles snap up long-snapper Kyle Nelson after Jon Dorenbos' injury | work= cbssports.com | url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/20377965/eagles-snap-up-longsnapper-kyle-nelson-after-jon-dorenbos-injury |accessdate=September 25, 2012}}</ref> On October 2, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web | title= Eagles Cut LB Brian Rolle | work= philadelphia.cbslocal.com | date= October 2, 2012 | url=http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/10/02/eagles-cut-lb-brian-rolle/ |accessdate=October 2, 2012}}</ref>


===San Diego Chargers===
===San Diego Chargers===
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===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
The [[Washington Redskins]] signed Nelson on October 15, 2013 to replace [[Nick Sundberg]], who was put on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/10/15/redskins-sign-three-to-boost-secondary-and-special-teams-cut-pugh/|title=Redskins sign three to boost secondary and special teams, cut Pugh|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=October 15, 2013|accessdate=October 15, 2013}}</ref> The Redskins waived him on July 21, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/07/21/redskins-waive-long-snapper-kyle-nelson-sign-te-mike-caussin/|title=Redskins waive long snapper Kyle Nelson, sign TE Mike Caussin|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=July 21, 2014|accessdate=July 21, 2014}}</ref>
The [[Washington Redskins]] signed Nelson on October 15, 2013, to replace [[Nick Sundberg]], who was put on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/10/15/redskins-sign-three-to-boost-secondary-and-special-teams-cut-pugh/|title=Redskins sign three to boost secondary and special teams, cut Pugh|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=October 15, 2013|accessdate=October 15, 2013}}</ref> The Redskins waived him on July 21, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/07/21/redskins-waive-long-snapper-kyle-nelson-sign-te-mike-caussin/|title=Redskins waive long snapper Kyle Nelson, sign TE Mike Caussin|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=July 21, 2014|accessdate=July 21, 2014}}</ref>


===Third stint with 49ers===
===Third stint with 49ers===
On July 25, 2014, Nelson re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|work=CSNBayArea.com|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-add-tels-nelson-fill-boones-roster-spot|title=49ers add TE/LS Nelson to fill Boone's roster spot|date=July 25, 2014|accessdate=September 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923212144/http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-add-tels-nelson-fill-boones-roster-spot|archive-date=September 23, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The 49ers signed him to a four-year contract extension on March 6, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: 49ers reach new deals with Nelson, Celek|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/report-49ers-reach-new-deals-nelson-celek|website=CSNbayarea.com|accessdate=March 6, 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150309144821/http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/report-49ers-reach-new-deals-nelson-celek|archive-date=March 9, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On December 4, 2018, Nelson was suspended 10 games for using performance-enhancing substances.<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL Suspends 49ers LS Kyle Nelson 10 Games |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/nfl-suspends-49ers-ls-kyle-nelson-10-games|website=49ers.com|accessdate=December 4, 2018}}</ref> He missed the final four games of the season and the suspension carried over to the 2019 season.
On July 25, 2014, Nelson re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|work=CSNBayArea.com|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-add-tels-nelson-fill-boones-roster-spot|title=49ers add TE/LS Nelson to fill Boone's roster spot|date=July 25, 2014|accessdate=September 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923212144/http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-add-tels-nelson-fill-boones-roster-spot|archive-date=September 23, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> The 49ers signed him to a four-year contract extension on March 6, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: 49ers reach new deals with Nelson, Celek|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/report-49ers-reach-new-deals-nelson-celek|website=CSNbayarea.com|accessdate=March 6, 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150309144821/http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/report-49ers-reach-new-deals-nelson-celek|archive-date=March 9, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On December 4, 2018, Nelson was suspended 10 games for using performance-enhancing substances.<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL Suspends 49ers LS Kyle Nelson 10 Games |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/nfl-suspends-49ers-ls-kyle-nelson-10-games|website=49ers.com|accessdate=December 4, 2018}}</ref> He missed the final four games of the season and the suspension carried over to the 2019 season.


On March 12, 2019, Nelson signed a four-year contract extension with the 49ers.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers give long snapper Kyle Nelson a four-year extension|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/12/49ers-give-long-snapper-kyle-nelson-a-four-year-extension/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 12, 2019}}</ref> After missing the first six games of the 2019 season, he was reinstated from suspension on October 21, 2019, and was activated on October 26. The 49ers reached [[Super Bowl LIV]], but they lost 31-20 to the [[2019 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]].
On March 12, 2019, Nelson signed a four-year contract extension with the 49ers.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers give long snapper Kyle Nelson a four-year extension|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/12/49ers-give-long-snapper-kyle-nelson-a-four-year-extension/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 12, 2019}}</ref> After missing the first six games of the 2019 season, he was reinstated from suspension on October 21, 2019, and was activated on October 26. The 49ers reached [[Super Bowl LIV]], but they lost 31–20 to the [[2019 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]].


On September 30, 2020, Nelson was released from the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=49ers Announce Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-daniel-helm-taybor-pepper-waive-kyle-nelson|access-date=2020-09-30|website=49ers.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
On September 30, 2020, Nelson was released from the 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=49ers Announce Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-daniel-helm-taybor-pepper-waive-kyle-nelson|access-date=2020-09-30|website=49ers.com|language=en-US|archive-date=October 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003083456/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-daniel-helm-taybor-pepper-waive-kyle-nelson|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Arizona Cardinals===
===Arizona Cardinals===
On November 10, 2021, Nelson was signed to the [[Arizona Cardinals]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Demetrius Harris Activated From Covid List|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/demetrius-harris-activated-from-covid-list|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=November 10, 2021}}</ref> He was released on November 30.
On November 10, 2021, Nelson was signed to the [[Arizona Cardinals]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Demetrius Harris Activated From Covid List|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/demetrius-harris-activated-from-covid-list|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=November 10, 2021|access-date=November 12, 2021|archive-date=November 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112010046/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/demetrius-harris-activated-from-covid-list|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on November 30.


===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
On December 31, 2021, Nelson was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Place LS Luke Rhodes On Reserve/COVID-19 List, Sign LS Kyle Nelson To Practice Squad, Release DT Da'Shawn Hand From Practice Squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/luke-rhodes-covid-19-reserve-list-kyle-nelson-dashawn-hand-transactions|website=Colts.com|date=December 31, 2021}}</ref> He was released on January 3, 2022.
On December 31, 2021, Nelson was signed to the [[Indianapolis Colts]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Place LS Luke Rhodes On Reserve/COVID-19 List, Sign LS Kyle Nelson To Practice Squad, Release DT Da'Shawn Hand From Practice Squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/luke-rhodes-covid-19-reserve-list-kyle-nelson-dashawn-hand-transactions|website=Colts.com|date=December 31, 2021}}</ref> He was released on January 3, 2022.

===Los Angeles Rams===
On October 14, 2022, Nelson signed with the practice squad of the [[Los Angeles Rams]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=RamsNFL |number=1581002502517903361 |title=LA Rams Transactions: • Signed to Practice Squad LS Kyle Nelson}}</ref> He was terminated from his practice squad contract three days later.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=RamsNFL |number=1582113023157686272 |title=LA Rams Transactions: • Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad LS Kyle Nelson}}</ref>

===BC Lions===
On May 2, 2024, it was announced that Nelson had signed with the [[BC Lions]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bclions.com/2024/05/02/lions-add-nfl-veteran-long-snapper-kyle-nelson/ |title=Lions add NFL veteran long snapper Kyle Nelson |publisher=[[BC Lions]] |date=May 2, 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.bclions.com/players/kyle-nelson/ BC Lions bio]
*[http://www.nmstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1900&ATCLID=942491 New Mexico State Aggies bio]
*[http://www.nmstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1900&ATCLID=942491 New Mexico State Aggies bio]

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Kyle Nelson
refer to caption
Nelson with the BC Lions in 2024
No. 47 – BC Lions
Position:Long snapper
Personal information
Born: (1986-10-03) October 3, 1986 (age 37)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:China Spring
(China Spring, Texas)
College:New Mexico State
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:National
Career NFL statistics
Games played:107
Total tackles:17
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

Kyle Nelson (born October 3, 1986) is an American–Canadian professional football long snapper for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at New Mexico State University. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Early years

He attended China Spring High School for his senior year where he started at tight end and was the team's long snapper on special teams.

College career

He played College football at New Mexico State as the backup Tight end, Fullback and Long snapper.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

On July 27, 2011, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[1] On September 3, 2011, he was released.[2] On September 4, he was signed to the practice squad.[3] On September 5, he was released from the practice squad.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 7, 2011, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to join the practice squad.[5]

San Francisco 49ers

On January 11, 2012, he was signed to a future contract.[6] On September 1, 2012, he was released.[7]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 25, 2012, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to join the practice squad.[8][9] On October 2, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.[10]

San Diego Chargers

On November 20, 2012, he was signed after the team placed Long snapper Mike Windt on the season-ending Injured Reserve due to a wrist injury.[11] During the 2012 season with the Chargers he appeared in six games.[12] He was released from the Chargers in May 2013.[13]

Second stint with 49ers

On May 22, 2013, it was announced Nelson was signed to 49ers for a second stint to compete with Brian Jennings for the Long snapper position.[14] He was later released on July 10, 2013.[15]

Seattle Seahawks

On July 11, 2013, Nelson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks after releasing Wide receiver Charly Martin.[16] On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Seahawks.[17]

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed Nelson on October 15, 2013, to replace Nick Sundberg, who was put on injured reserve.[18] The Redskins waived him on July 21, 2014.[19]

Third stint with 49ers

On July 25, 2014, Nelson re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year deal.[20] The 49ers signed him to a four-year contract extension on March 6, 2015.[21] On December 4, 2018, Nelson was suspended 10 games for using performance-enhancing substances.[22] He missed the final four games of the season and the suspension carried over to the 2019 season.

On March 12, 2019, Nelson signed a four-year contract extension with the 49ers.[23] After missing the first six games of the 2019 season, he was reinstated from suspension on October 21, 2019, and was activated on October 26. The 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but they lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs.

On September 30, 2020, Nelson was released from the 49ers.[24]

Arizona Cardinals

On November 10, 2021, Nelson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[25] He was released on November 30.

Indianapolis Colts

On December 31, 2021, Nelson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[26] He was released on January 3, 2022.

Los Angeles Rams

On October 14, 2022, Nelson signed with the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams.[27] He was terminated from his practice squad contract three days later.[28]

BC Lions

On May 2, 2024, it was announced that Nelson had signed with the BC Lions.[29]

Personal life

His grandfather Roger Nelson was selected in the 14th round, 164 overall in the 1954 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins but played 13 years in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos. His father, Mark Nelson, also played seven years in the Canadian Football League, and is currently the special team coordinator of the Toronto Argonauts.[30]

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