NickNelson
CBCBWisconsin
5'11" • 200lbs • 30y/o
- Overall Grade '17
- 90.1
- 6th/473 - CBs
- Snap Count '17
- 679
- 134th/1396 - CBs
- Interceptions '17
- 0
- 288th/473 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '17
- 16
- 3rd/473 - CBs
Nick
Nelson
CB
|
Wisconsin
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/30/2026
Nick Nelson was a cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts who earned a 90.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2017 season, 6th among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 90.0 ranked 7th among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 73.4 ranked 170th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Nelson broke up 16 passes in coverage. He allowed a 61.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 24 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 31 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Saskatchewan Roughriders
2024
Indianapolis Colts
2020 - 2021
Oakland Raiders
2018 - 2019
Wisconsin Badgers
2016 - 2017
Hawaii Warriors
2014 - 2015
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
90.1
AVG
6th/473 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
90.0
AVG
7th/473 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
78.3
AVG
33rd/473 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
73.4
AVG
170th/473 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
31
200th/473 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
288th/473 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
3
35th/473 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
24
241st/473 CBs
Defense
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Rank
200
th
Solo Tackles
31
350
th
Assists
2
129
th
Forced Fumbles
0
175
th
Stops
10
85
th
Sacks
0
36
th
Missed Tackles
2
288
th
Interceptions
0
73
rd
Passer Rating Allowed
61.1
144
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.7
35
th
Total Pressures
3
3
rd
PBUs
16
241
st
Receptions Allowed
24
Rank
134
th
Total Snaps
679
217
th
Run Defense Snaps
268
189
th
Pass Rush Snaps
5
48
th
Coverage Snaps
406
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