NFL Records
Ed Nelson is a defensive end who played college football at Auburn. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 7th round (172nd overall pick) of the 1982 NFL Draft. Despite being a late-round pick, Ed Nelson went on to play 84 career NFL games — a testament to his perseverance.
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Draft Class Context
Ed Nelson was the 17th of 24 DEs selected in the 1982 draft. The 172nd overall pick has been used 54 times in draft history. Auburn had 4 players drafted in 1982, among them Edmund Nelson and George Peoples. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.