Robert Chevis Nelson Jr. (born February 16, 1990) is an American professional

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who is a free agent. He played

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at Louisiana–Monroe and

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2014.

College career

Nelson attended the

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for two years before transferring to

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. As a senior in 2013, he was a first team All-Pac-12 selection.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Nelson was signed by the

after going

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in the

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. He was released by the Browns on September 5, 2015.

Arizona Cardinals

Nelson was signed to the

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' 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 to the

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's practice squad on December 30, 2015. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 11, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Texans and was signed to the practice squad the next day. On October 13, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster. On September 2, 2017, Nelson was waived by the Texans.

New England Patriots

On September 20, 2017, Nelson was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on September 25, 2017.

New York Jets

On September 26, 2017, Nelson was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 24, 2017. He was waived by the Jets on December 8, 2017.

Baltimore Ravens

On December 26, 2017, Nelson was signed to the

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' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 11, 2018. He was waived on June 11, 2018.

New Orleans Saints

On August 11, 2018, Nelson signed with the

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. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

Arizona Hotshots

In late 2018, Nelson joined the

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of the

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. In the season opener against the

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, he intercepted quarterback

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in the first half. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

Houston Roughnecks

Nelson was drafted in the 2nd round during phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Houston Roughnecks.

St. Louis BattleHawks

Nelson was traded to the St. Louis BattleHawks in exchange for offensive lineman Juwann Bushell-Beatty and cornerback Charles James on January 21, 2020. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

Montreal Alouettes

Nelson signed with the

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of the CFL on June 30, 2021. He was released on July 26, 2021.

Arlington Renegades

Nelson was selected by the

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in the 2023 XFL Draft. He was released on August 11, 2023.

NFL statistics

References

External links

Arizona State Sun Devils bio
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