Kyle Nelson (born October 3, 1986) is an American–Canadian professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2011.

Early life

He attended China Spring High School for his senior year where he started at tight end and was the team's long snapper on special teams.

College career

He played

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as the backup

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, Fullback and

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Professional career

New Orleans Saints

On July 27, 2011, he signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On September 3, 2011, he was released. On September 4, he was signed to the practice squad. On September 5, he was released from the practice squad.

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 7, 2011, he signed with the

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to join the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

On January 11, 2012, he was signed to a future contract. On September 1, 2012, he was released.

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 25, 2012, he signed with the

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to join the practice squad. On October 2, 2012, he was released from the practice squad.

San Diego Chargers

On November 20, 2012, he was signed after the team placed

Mike Windt on the season-ending Injured Reserve due to a wrist injury. During the 2012 season with the Chargers he appeared in six games. He was released from the Chargers in May 2013.

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On May 22, 2013, it was announced Nelson was signed to 49ers for a second stint to compete with Brian Jennings for the Long snapper position. He was later released on July 10, 2013.

Seattle Seahawks

On July 11, 2013, Nelson was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks after releasing

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. On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Seahawks.

Washington Redskins

The

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signed Nelson on October 15, 2013, to replace Nick Sundberg, who was put on injured reserve. The Redskins waived him on July 21, 2014.

San Francisco 49ers (third stint)

On July 25, 2014, Nelson re-signed with the 49ers on a one-year deal. The 49ers signed him to a four-year contract extension on March 6, 2015. On December 4, 2018, Nelson was suspended 10 games for using performance-enhancing substances. He missed the final four games of the season and the suspension carried over to the 2019 season. On March 12, 2019, Nelson signed a four-year contract extension with the 49ers. After missing the first six games of the 2019 season, he was reinstated from suspension on October 21, 2019, and was activated on October 26. The 49ers reached

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, but they lost 31–20 to the

. On September 30, 2020, Nelson was released from the 49ers.

Arizona Cardinals

On November 10, 2021, Nelson was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on November 30.

Indianapolis Colts

On December 31, 2021, Nelson was signed to the

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practice squad. He played in one game for the Colts during the 2021 season. He was released on January 3, 2022.

Los Angeles Rams

On October 14, 2022, Nelson signed with the practice squad of the

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. He was terminated from his practice squad contract three days later.

BC Lions

On May 2, 2024, it was announced that Nelson had signed with the

Personal life

His grandfather

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was selected in the 14th round, 164 overall in the

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by the

but played 13 years in the

for the

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. His father, Mark Nelson, also played seven years in the

, and is currently the special team coordinator of the

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References

External links

BC Lions bioNew Mexico State Aggies bio
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