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Steve Nelson is a former linebacker out of North Dakota State; Augsburg College, selected by the New England Patriots with the 34th overall pick (round 2) in the 1974 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New England Patriots.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 2
Pick
34th overall
Team
Position
Steve Nelson Career Stats
- First-team All-Pro (1980)
- Second-team All-Pro (1984)
- 3× Pro Bowl (1980, 1984, 1985)
- New England Patriots All-1970s Team
- New England Patriots All-1980s Team
- New England Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
- New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
- New England Patriots Hall of Fame
Career Totals
| Sacks | Interceptions | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 19.5 | 17 | 16 |
Career History
- New England Patriots (1974–1987)
Born: Farmington, Minnesota, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 230 lb
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.
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