NFL Records
Steve Nelson is a linebacker who played college football at North Dakota State, Augsburg College. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round (34th overall pick) of the 1974 NFL Draft.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 2
Pick
34th overall
Team
Position
Draft Class Context
Steve Nelson was the 1st of 21 LBs selected in the 1974 draft. The 34th overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Michael Pittman Jr. in 2020, who played 219 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.