Education
Nelson attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe for two years before transferring to Arizona State University.
Nelson attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe for two years before transferring to Arizona State University.
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. As a senior in 2013, he was a first team All-Pac-12 selection.
Cleveland Browns
Nelson was signed by the Cleveland Browns after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft.
He was released by the Browns on September 5, 2015. Arizona Cardinals
Nelson was signed to the Arizona Cardinals" practice squad on September 7, 2015.
On November 11, 2015, he was elevated to the active roster. On December 1, 2015, he was waived.
Houston Texans
Nelson was signed by the Houston Texans on January 11, 2016.