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Bob Nelson is a former inside linebacker out of Nebraska, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 42nd overall pick (round 2) in the 1975 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders.
Draft Details
Bob Nelson Career Stats
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XV, XVIII)
- Second-team All-Big Eight (1974)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 2 | 1 |
Career History
- Buffalo Bills (1975–1977)
- San Francisco 49ers (1978–1979)
- Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1980–1984)
Born: Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S. · Height: 6-4 · Weight: 232 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  ATL |
 Steve Bartkowski |
QB |  California |
| 1 | 2 |  DAL |
 Randy White |
DT |  Maryland |
| 1 | 3 |  BAL |
 Ken Huff |
G |  North Carolina |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Walter Payton |
RB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 5 |  CLE |
 Mack Mitchell |
DE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  HOU |
 Robert Brazile |
OLB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 7 |  NO |
 Larry Burton |
WR |  Purdue |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
 Gary Johnson |
DT |  Grambling State |
| 1 | 9 |  LA |
 Mike Fanning |
DT |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 10 |  SF |
 Jimmy Webb |
DT |  Mississippi State |
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