Anthony Nelson (American football) explained

Anthony Nelson
Current Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Number:98
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:4 March 1997
Birth Place:Waukee, Iowa, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:271
High School:Waukee
College:Iowa (2015–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:4
Draftpick:107
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:134
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:14.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:4
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:4
Pfr:N/NelsAn01

Anthony Nelson (born March 4, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa.[1]

Professional career

Nelson was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round, 107th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[2]

In Week 16 of the 2020 season against the Detroit Lions, Nelson recorded his first career sack on David Blough during the 47–7 win.[3] Nelson was a part of the Super Bowl LV champion Buccaneers. He recorded four solo tackles across the postseason, including one in the Super Bowl.[4] [5] [6]

On March 16, 2023, Nelson signed a two-year contract extension with the Buccaneers.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morehouse . Marc . March 2, 2019 . Iowa's Anthony Nelson knew it was time for the NFL . February 18, 2023 . The Gazette.
  2. Web site: Vitali . Carmen . April 27, 2019 . Buccaneers Select Anthony Nelson in Fourth Round of the 2019 NFL Draft . March 15, 2021 . Buccaneers.com.
  3. Web site: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – December 26th, 2020 . December 30, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Anthony Nelson 2020 Game Log . March 15, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Patra . Kevin . February 7, 2017 . What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV . March 15, 2021 . NFL.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: Super Bowl LV – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 7th, 2021 . March 15, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Smith . Scott . March 16, 2023 . Anthony Nelson Agrees to Terms with Buccaneers . March 13, 2024 . Buccaneers.com.