NFL Records
62
Games
3
Sacks
Bob Nelson is a former nose tackle out of Miami (FL), selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 120th overall pick (round 5) in the 1982 NFL Draft. He played 62 regular-season games from 1982 to 1990.
Draft Details
Bob Nelson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 62 | 3 |
Career span: 1982–1990.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Miami Dolphins 1982 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | Roy Foster | G | USC |
| 2 | 52 | Mark Duper | WR | Northwestern State (LA) |
| 3 | 80 | Paul Lankford | DB | Penn State |
| 4 | 108 | Charles Bowser | OLB | Duke |
| 5 | 136 | Rich Diana | RB | Yale |
| 6 | 161 | Tom Tutson | DB | South Carolina State |
| 6 | 164 | Ron Hester | LB | Florida State |
| 7 | 170 | Dan Johnson | TE | Iowa State |
| 7 | 192 | Larry Cowan | RB | Jackson State |
| 8 | 220 | Tate Randle | DB | Texas Tech |
| 9 | 239 | Steve Clark | G | Utah |
| 9 | 248 | Mack Boatner | RB | Southeastern Louisiana |
| 10 | 271 | Robin Fisher | LB | Florida |
| 10 | 276 | Wayne Jones | C | Utah |
| 11 | 303 | Gary Crum | OT | Wyoming |
| 12 | 331 | Mike Rodrigue | WR | Miami (FL) |