Robert Nelson (American football)

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Robert Nelson
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Nelson in the 2016 NFL season.
No. 32 – Houston Texans
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1990-02-16) February 16, 1990 (age 34)
Tucker, Georgia
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College:Arizona State
Undrafted:2014
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

Robert Chevis Nelson (born February 16, 1990) is a professional American football cornerback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana–Monroe and Arizona State. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League 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.[9] The next day, he was signed to the Texans' practice squad. On October 13, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster.[10]

References

  1. ^ ASU football's Robert Nelson fulfilling 'calling' in secondary
  2. ^ Pac-12 football awards and all-conference teams announced
  3. ^ Cleveland Browns sign rookie DB K'Waun Williams out of Pittsburgh
  4. ^ "Cleveland Browns reduce roster to 53". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  5. ^ Urban, Darren (September 7, 2015). "Practice Squad Set For Cardinals". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  6. ^ Alper, Josh (December 2, 2015). "Corey White lands job in Arizona". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  7. ^ "ROBERT NELSON JR". foxsports.com. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  8. ^ "Texans sign nine to reserve/future contracts". houstontexans.com. January 11, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  9. ^ "TRANSACTIONS: Texans down to 53-man roster". HoustonTexans.com.
  10. ^ "Texans sign Nelson, waive Dunn". HoustonTexans.com. October 13, 2016.

External links

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