NFL Records
152
Games
4,442
Rush Yards
18
Rush TD
286
Receptions
2,559
Rec Yards
5
Rec TD
Darrin Nelson is a running back who played college football at Stanford. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1st round (7th overall pick) of the 1982 NFL Draft. He carried the ball for 4,442 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns across 152 career games. As a first-round selection, Darrin Nelson was considered one of the top prospects in the 1982 NFL Draft class.
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| 1 | 1 |  NE |
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| 1 | 2 |  BAL |
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| 1 | 3 |  CLE |
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| 1 | 5 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 6 |  SEA |
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DE |  Clemson |
| 1 | 8 |  HOU |
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G |  Penn State |
| 1 | 9 |  ATL |
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RB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  LV |
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RB | USC |
| 1 | 11 |  KC |
 Anthony Hancock |
WR |  Tennessee |