Robert Nelson (defensive back) explained

Robert Nelson (defensive back) should not be confused with Robert Nelson (American football, born 1920).

Robert Nelson
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:February 16, 1990
Birth Place:Tucker, Georgia, U.S.
High School:North Gwinnett
(Suwanee, Georgia)
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:174
College:Arizona State
Undraftedyear:2014
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:24
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:NelsRo00

Robert Chevis Nelson Jr. (born February 16, 1990) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Louisiana–Monroe and Arizona State. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

College career

Nelson attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe for two years before transferring to Arizona State University.[1] As a senior in 2013, he was a first team All-Pac-12 selection.[2]

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Nelson was signed by the Cleveland Browns after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft.[3] He was released by the Browns on September 5, 2015.[4]

Arizona Cardinals

Nelson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad on September 7, 2015.[5] On November 11, 2015, he was elevated to the active roster. On December 1, 2015, he was waived.[6]

Houston Texans

Nelson was signed to the Houston Texans's practice squad on December 30, 2015.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 11, 2016.[8] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Texans and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[9] [10] On October 13, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster.[11]

On September 2, 2017, Nelson was waived by the Texans.[12]

New England Patriots

On September 20, 2017, Nelson was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[13] He was released on September 25, 2017.[14]

New York Jets

On September 26, 2017, Nelson was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad.[15] He was promoted to the active roster on October 24, 2017.[16] He was waived by the Jets on December 8, 2017.[17]

Baltimore Ravens

On December 26, 2017, Nelson was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 11, 2018.[19] He was waived on June 11, 2018.[20]

New Orleans Saints

On August 11, 2018, Nelson signed with the New Orleans Saints.[21] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[22]

Arizona Hotshots

In late 2018, Nelson joined the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football.[23] In the season opener against the Salt Lake Stallions, he intercepted quarterback Josh Woodrum in the first half.[24] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[25]

Houston Roughnecks

Nelson was drafted in the 2nd round during phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Houston Roughnecks.[26]

St. Louis BattleHawks

Nelson was traded to the St. Louis BattleHawks in exchange for offensive lineman Juwann Bushell-Beatty and cornerback Charles James on January 21, 2020.[27] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[28]

Montreal Alouettes

Nelson signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL on June 30, 2021.[29] He was released on July 26, 2021.[30]

Arlington Renegades

Nelson was selected by the Arlington Renegades in the 2023 XFL Draft.[31] He was released on August 11, 2023.[32]

NFL statistics

Regular season statistics
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
CLE7 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HOU11 0 20 17 3 0.0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
NYJ2 0 4 4 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 20 0 24 21 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Source: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/N/NelsRo00.htm
Postseason statistics
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
HOU2 0 3 3 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 2 0 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/N/NelsRo00.htm

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.azcentral.com/sports/asu/articles/2012/04/04/20120404asu-footballs-robert-nelson-fulfilling-calling-secondary.html ASU football's Robert Nelson fulfilling 'calling' in secondary
  2. https://pac-12.com/news/2013/12/2/pac-12-football-awards-and-all-conference-teams-announced-0.aspx Pac-12 football awards and all-conference teams announced
  3. http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/05/cleveland_browns_sign_rookie_d_1.html Cleveland Browns sign rookie DB K'Waun Williams out of Pittsburgh
  4. Web site: Cleveland Browns reduce roster to 53 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107084154/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Cleveland-Browns-reduce-roster-to-53/b0ce17ea-8cc1-4597-a8f6-4dd192677a6b . dead . November 7, 2017 . September 5, 2015 . ClevelandBrowns.com . September 25, 2015.
  5. Web site: AZCardinals.com. Practice Squad Set For Cardinals. https://web.archive.org/web/20180301044621/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Practice-Squad-Set-For-Cardinals/0e6435c2-45b2-4b05-aea5-e7234141db91. dead. March 1, 2018. September 7, 2015. Darren. Urban. December 5, 2015.
  6. News: NBCSports.com. Corey White lands job in Arizona. Josh. Alper. December 2, 2015. December 2, 2015.
  7. Web site: Robert Nelson Transactions . FoxSports.com . April 22, 2016.
  8. Web site: Texans sign nine to reserve/future contracts . https://web.archive.org/web/20170826234815/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Texans-sign-nine-to-reservefuture-contracts/fd420f29-6cf1-449a-847f-1e5ae8ed4041 . dead . August 26, 2017 . HoustonTexans.com . January 11, 2016 . April 22, 2016.
  9. Web site: TRANSACTIONS: Texans down to 53-man roster. HoustonTexans.com. September 3, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826234400/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-down-to-53-man-roster/134830f6-5c30-4d46-9d18-8cbd723fb17f. August 26, 2017.
  10. Web site: TRANSACTIONS: Texans sign 8 to practice squad. HoustonTexans.com. September 4, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826234806/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/TRANSACTIONS-Texans-sign-8-to-practice-squad/2c9ed829-80a9-4b65-b91b-d223fcf926a8. August 26, 2017.
  11. Web site: Texans sign Nelson, waive Dunn. HoustonTexans.com. October 13, 2016.
  12. Web site: Transactions: Texans down to 53-man roster. HoustonTexans.com. September 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180108032629/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Transactions-Texans-down-to-53-man-roster/66026019-c0ba-4265-9447-6d6bbed1a110. January 8, 2018. dead.
  13. Web site: Patriots make changes to the practice squad. Patriots.com. September 20, 2017.
  14. Web site: Transaction: Patriots Make Changes to the Practice Squad. Patriots.com. September 25, 2017.
  15. Web site: Jets Sign CB Robert Nelson to Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170928103444/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Sign-CB-Robert-Nelson-to-Practice-Squad/ed18bb29-366c-4e6c-b1bb-69c1c7e8ef3e. dead. September 28, 2017. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. September 26, 2017.
  16. Web site: Jets Activate CB Nelson, Release RB Cadet. https://web.archive.org/web/20171027083249/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Activate-CB-Nelson-Release-RB-Cadet/6ac6d77a-4996-493a-b585-766071bce6fb. dead. October 27, 2017. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. October 24, 2017.
  17. Web site: Jets Activate Rookie CB Jeremy Clark. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. December 8, 2017.
  18. Web site: Ravens Activate Wide Receiver Quincy Adeboyejo To 53-Man Roster. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. December 26, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180129202705/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Activate-Wide-Receiver-Quincy-Adeboyejo-to-53-Man-Roster/37061b9d-adc4-428f-bdca-eca1f53b2201. January 29, 2018.
  19. Web site: Ravens sign cornerback Robert Nelson to reserve/future contract. BaltimoreSun.com. January 11, 2018.
  20. Web site: Ravens cut Robert Nelson. Williams, Charean. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. June 11, 2018.
  21. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 12, 2018.
  22. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2018.
  23. Web site: Dale. Shane. Scooby Wright: Former Wildcat, Cardinal signs with Arizona Hotshots of AAF. KNXV-TV. December 11, 2018. February 5, 2019.
  24. Web site: ASU alum Ross guides Hotshots to win in 1st-ever game. Dale. Shane. February 11, 2019. KNXV.
  25. Web site: Rothstein . Michael . Wickersham . Seth . June 13, 2019 . Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football . January 9, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  26. Web site: DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD DRAFT TRACKER. XFL.com. October 14, 2019.
  27. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . January 22, 2020.
  28. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.
  29. News: Alouettes sign FB Alexandre Dupuis, seven others . CFL.ca . June 30, 2021 . July 1, 2021.
  30. News: 07/26: Alouettes Transactions . MontrealAlouettes.com . July 26, 2021 . July 27, 2021.
  31. Web site: XFL draft results for 2023: Picks, full rosters for every team. ESPN STAFF. ESPN. November 18, 2022.
  32. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . August 11, 2023.

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