Corey Nelson
 Nelson with the Denver Broncos in 2014 | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Inside linebacker | ||||||||||||
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| Born: |
April 22, 1992 Dallas, Texas | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 231 lb (105 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Skyline (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Oklahoma | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 7 / Pick: 242 | ||||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||
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Corey Nelson (born April 22, 1992) is an American football inside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Oklahoma.
Professional career
Denver Broncos
Nelson was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 242nd overall, in the 2014 NFL Draft.[2]
2014 season
Nelson played all 16 regular-season games his rookie year and totaled 13 tackles, one pass defensed, and four special-teams stops.
2015 season
In the 2015 season, Nelson played all 16 regular-season games and totaled 10 tackles, one sack, and seven special-teams stops.
On February 7, 2016, Nelson was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, he recorded one tackle as the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[3]
2016 season
In the 2016 season, Nelson played in all 16 games with five starts recording a career-high 67 tackles and five passes defensed.
2017 season
On October 21, 2017, Nelson was placed on injured reserve after having surgery on a torn biceps.[4]
Philadelphia Eagles
On March 14, 2018, Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.[5] He was released on August 26, 2018.[6]
Atlanta Falcons
On September 10, 2018, Nelson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[7] He was released on September 22, 2018.[8]
References
- ↑ "Denver Broncos select linebacker Corey Nelson in the seventh round of the NFL Draft". NewsOK. May 10, 2014.
- ↑ Caldwell, Gray (May 10, 2014). "Denver Broncos Close Draft with LB Nelson in Seventh Round". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ↑ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ↑ DiLalla, Aric (October 21, 2017). "Broncos make slew of roster moves ahead of Sunday's game vs. Chargers". DenverBroncos.com.
- ↑ "LB Corey Nelson Agrees To One-Year Deal With Eagles". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. March 14, 2018.
- ↑ "LB Corey Nelson Released". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 26, 2018.
- ↑ McFadden, Will (September 10, 2018). "Falcons waive Deante Burton, Jeff Overbaugh; sign trio of players". AtlantaFalcons.com.
- ↑ McFadden, Will (September 22, 2018). "Falcons reach an injury settlement with Corey Nelson, promote Dewey Jarvis to the active roster". AtlantaFalcons.com.