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Ed Nelson is a former defensive end out of Auburn, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 172nd overall pick (round 7) in the 1982 NFL Draft. He played 84 regular-season games from 1982 to 1988.
Draft Details
Ed Nelson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 84 | 16 |
Career span: 1982–1988.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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.
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