NFL Records
Corey Nelson is a linebacker who played college football at Oklahoma. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 7th round (242nd overall pick) of the 2014 NFL Draft. He recorded 1.0 career sacks across 61 NFL games. Despite being a late-round pick, Corey Nelson went on to play 61 career NFL games — a testament to his perseverance.
Draft Details
Draft Class Context
Corey Nelson was the 3rd of 4 ILBs selected in the 2014 draft. The 242nd overall pick has been used 28 times in draft history. Oklahoma had 4 players drafted in 2014, among them Jalen Saunders and Aaron Colvin. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.