Robert Nelson (American football)
| No. 32 Houston Texans | |||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | February 16, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth: | Lakeland, Florida | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight: | 181 lb (82 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| College: | Arizona State | ||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
| Career history | |||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Robert Chevis Nelson (born February 16, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the Houston Texans. 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 by the Houston Texans on January 11, 2016.
References
- ↑ ASU football's Robert Nelson fulfilling 'calling' in secondary
- ↑ Pac-12 football awards and all-conference teams announced
- ↑ Cleveland Browns sign rookie DB K'Waun Williams out of Pittsburgh
- ↑ "Cleveland Browns reduce roster to 53". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ↑ Urban, Darren (September 7, 2015). "Practice Squad Set For Cardinals". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ Alper, Josh (December 2, 2015). "Corey White lands job in Arizona". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 2, 2015.