Kyle Nelson (gridiron football) explained

Kyle Nelson
Current Team:BC Lions
Number:47
Position:Long snapper
Birth Date:3 October 1986
Birth Place:Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:240
High School:China Spring
(China Spring, Texas)
College:New Mexico State
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Cflstatus:National
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:107
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:17
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:NelsKy00

Kyle Nelson (born October 3, 1986) is an American–Canadian professional football long snapper for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at New Mexico State University. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Early life

He attended China Spring High School for his senior year where he started at tight end and was the team's long snapper on special teams.

College career

He played College football at New Mexico State as the backup Tight end, Fullback and Long snapper.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

On July 27, 2011, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[1] On September 3, 2011, he was released.[2] On September 4, he was signed to the practice squad.[3] On September 5, he was released from the practice squad.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 7, 2011, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to join the practice squad.[5]

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

On January 11, 2012, he was signed to a future contract.[6] On September 1, 2012, he was released.[7]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 25, 2012, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to join the practice squad.[8] [9] On October 2, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.[10]

San Diego Chargers

On November 20, 2012, he was signed after the team placed Long snapper Mike Windt on the season-ending Injured Reserve due to a wrist injury.[11] During the 2012 season with the Chargers he appeared in six games.[12] He was released from the Chargers in May 2013.[13]

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On May 22, 2013, it was announced Nelson was signed to 49ers for a second stint to compete with Brian Jennings for the Long snapper position.[14] He was later released on July 10, 2013.[15]

Seattle Seahawks

On July 11, 2013, Nelson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks after releasing Wide receiver Charly Martin.[16] On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Seahawks.[17]

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed Nelson on October 15, 2013, to replace Nick Sundberg, who was put on injured reserve.[18] The Redskins waived him on July 21, 2014.[19]

San Francisco 49ers (third stint)

On July 25, 2014, Nelson re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year deal.[20] The 49ers signed him to a four-year contract extension on March 6, 2015.[21] On December 4, 2018, Nelson was suspended 10 games for using performance-enhancing substances.[22] He missed the final four games of the season and the suspension carried over to the 2019 season.

On March 12, 2019, Nelson signed a four-year contract extension with the 49ers.[23] After missing the first six games of the 2019 season, he was reinstated from suspension on October 21, 2019, and was activated on October 26. The 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but they lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs.

On September 30, 2020, Nelson was released from the 49ers.[24]

Arizona Cardinals

On November 10, 2021, Nelson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[25] He was released on November 30.

Indianapolis Colts

On December 31, 2021, Nelson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[26] He played in one game for the Colts during the 2021 season.[27] He was released on January 3, 2022.

Los Angeles Rams

On October 14, 2022, Nelson signed with the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams.[28] He was terminated from his practice squad contract three days later.[29]

BC Lions

On May 2, 2024, it was announced that Nelson had signed with the BC Lions.[30]

Personal life

His grandfather Roger Nelson was selected in the 14th round, 164 overall in the 1954 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins but played 13 years in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos. His father, Mark Nelson, also played seven years in the Canadian Football League, and is currently the special team coordinator of the Toronto Argonauts.[31]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saints Agree to Terms with 20 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents . neworleanssaints.com . July 27, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232652/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Agree-to-Terms-with-20-Undrafted-Rookie-Free-Agents/061a3d99-a4cb-4ee4-aabb-08e53405510d . March 3, 2016 . dead .
  2. Web site: Saints Announce Roster Moves . neworleanssaints.com . September 3, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234854/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves/85334f4e-ded0-4d3f-9a9f-594c001ae820 . March 3, 2016 . dead .
  3. Web site: Saints Announce Practice Squad . neworleanssaints.com . September 4, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225508/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Practice-Squad/3b93d13a-7dde-42b2-af8f-a95b930034db . March 3, 2016 . dead .
  4. Web site: Saints sign TE Gilmore; Waive LB Humber & Make Practice Squad Moves . neworleanssaints.com . September 5, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224100539/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-sign-TE-Gilmore-Waive-LB-Humber--Make-Practice-Squad-Moves/05bcc57e-8ac0-4e81-8367-8101460153e6 . December 24, 2013 . dead .
  5. Web site: Chiefs Add TE Kyle Nelson To Practice Squad . kcchiefs.com . September 7, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224100848/http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/CHIEFS-ADD-TE-KYLE-NELSON-TO-THE-PRACTICE-SQUAD/04da5052-4936-4a57-a92d-81c92db0e245 . December 24, 2013 . dead .
  6. Web site: Niners sign longsnapper to future deal . sacbee.com . January 11, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120114004157/http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2012/01/niners-sign-longsnapper-to-future-deal.html . January 14, 2012 .
  7. Web site: 49ers Release 21 Players; Trade S Jones . 49ers.com . September 1, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120904131545/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Release-21-Players-Trade-S-Jones/3332a86e-a9c0-404e-b317-013d80ef3a83 . September 4, 2012 . dead .
  8. Web site: Eagles add Nelson as insurance for Dorenbos . csnphilly.com . September 25, 2012 . dead . https://archive.today/20130120030522/http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-talk/Eagles-add-Nelson-as-insurance-for-Doren?blockID=779067 . January 20, 2013 .
  9. Web site: Eagles snap up long-snapper Kyle Nelson after Jon Dorenbos' injury . cbssports.com . September 25, 2012.
  10. Web site: Eagles Cut LB Brian Rolle . philadelphia.cbslocal.com . October 2, 2012 . October 2, 2012.
  11. Web site: Windt placed on Injured-Reserve; Chargers sign long snapper Kyle Nelson . chargers.com . November 20, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202232540/http://www.chargers.com/news/press-releases/article-1/Windt-placed-on-Injured-Reserve-Chargers-sign-long-snapper-Kyle-Nelson/1e46e5e7-95ba-4490-9d77-175588c9abe7 . December 2, 2013 . dead .
  12. Web site: Kyle Nelson, LS for the Washington Redskins at NFL.com . redskins.com . November 24, 2013.
  13. Web site: Seattle releases WR Martin, claims Nelson . washingtonpost.com . November 25, 2013.
  14. Web site: CSNBayArea.com. 49ers bring back long snapper Kyle Nelson. May 22, 2013. September 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20130716075211/http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-bring-back-long-snapper-kyle-nelson. July 16, 2013. dead.
  15. Web site: The #49ers have waived TE/LS Kyle Nelson.. July 11, 2013.
  16. Web site: Seahawks Make Roster Moves. July 12, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224105709/http://www.seahawks.com/news/press/article-1/Seahawks-Make-Roster-Moves/b2d0d726-d97a-4ffa-a28c-c606485429ba. December 24, 2013. dead.
  17. Web site: Monday in Hawkville: Enough with the penalties, says Pete Carroll . Farnsworth . Clare . August 26, 2013 . Seahawks.com . September 1, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224115017/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Monday-in-Hawkville-Enough-with-the-penalties-says-Pete-Carroll/25ed9233-0d27-41ef-ba23-9383e1a57150 . December 24, 2013 . dead .
  18. News: WashingtonPost.com. Redskins sign three to boost secondary and special teams, cut Pugh. Mike. Jones. October 15, 2013. October 15, 2013.
  19. News: WashingtonPost.com. Redskins waive long snapper Kyle Nelson, sign TE Mike Caussin. Mike. Jones. July 21, 2014. July 21, 2014.
  20. Web site: CSNBayArea.com. 49ers add TE/LS Nelson to fill Boone's roster spot. July 25, 2014. September 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923212144/http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49ers-add-tels-nelson-fill-boones-roster-spot. September 23, 2015. dead.
  21. Web site: Report: 49ers reach new deals with Nelson, Celek. CSNbayarea.com. March 6, 2015. https://archive.today/20150309144821/http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/report-49ers-reach-new-deals-nelson-celek. March 9, 2015. dead.
  22. Web site: NFL Suspends 49ers LS Kyle Nelson 10 Games . 49ers.com. December 4, 2018.
  23. Web site: 49ers give long snapper Kyle Nelson a four-year extension. Gantt, Darin. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. March 12, 2019.
  24. Web site: 49ers Announce Roster Moves. 2020-09-30. 49ers.com. en-US. October 3, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201003083456/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-daniel-helm-taybor-pepper-waive-kyle-nelson. dead.
  25. Web site: Demetrius Harris Activated From Covid List. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. November 10, 2021. November 12, 2021. November 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211112010046/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/demetrius-harris-activated-from-covid-list. dead.
  26. Web site: Colts Place LS Luke Rhodes On Reserve/COVID-19 List, Sign LS Kyle Nelson To Practice Squad, Release DT Da'Shawn Hand From Practice Squad. Colts.com. December 31, 2021.
  27. Web site: Kyle Nelson . pro-football-reference.com . 7 August 2024.
  28. RamsNFL . 1581002502517903361 . LA Rams Transactions: • Signed to Practice Squad LS Kyle Nelson.
  29. RamsNFL . 1582113023157686272 . LA Rams Transactions: • Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad LS Kyle Nelson.
  30. Web site: Lions add NFL veteran long snapper Kyle Nelson . . May 2, 2024.
  31. Web site: New Mexico State Aggies profile . nmstatesports.com .