Steven Nelson

Steven Nelson

31-Year-Old CornerbackCB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 4/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Nelson signed a one-year deal with Houston prior to the 2022 season, then served as a starter and had a strong season for a porous Houston defense. He recorded 52 tackles and one interception in 15 games. The 30-year-old Nelson, looking for a raise, sat out the non-mandatory offseason activities. There was some public acrimony and a sense the two sides would part ways, but the organization blinked and signed him to a two-year deal. Prior to the deal, Nelson had reported to the mandatory offseason sessions and ran with the first-team defense in camp. He figures to start opposite Derek Stingley but first must compete with Shaquill Griffin and Desmond King for the job. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a two-year, $9 million contract with the Texans in April of 2022.
Enters free agency
CBHouston Texans
Head
January 25, 2024
Nelson (concussion) recorded 63 tackles, 12 passes defensed and four interceptions over 17 regular season games in 2023.
ANALYSIS
Nelson had a contentious offseason with the front office, held out of OTAs, eventually signed a reworked deal, and was named a team captain. The cornerback then played through several nagging injuries to complete a full 17-game season and had a pick-six in the Texans' postseason win over the Browns. He earned a reputation as a leader and one of the hardest workers on defense. Nelson, who turned 31 in January, enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and will want to be paid. It's unlikely Houston general manager Nick Caserio will want to pay what Nelson feels he deserves.
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Measurables Review
How do Steven Nelson's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
194 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.49 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.07 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.88 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.5 in
 
Broad Jump
115 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
30.62 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There was a slight decline statistically for Nelson in his first season with the Steelers, but he still managed to make 61 tackles and have two takeaways. He will again take up residency as the starting right cornerback on a stud-filled defensive unit, but typically does not generate the kind of numbers to be a significant contributor in IDP fantasy formats.
The newest addition to the Pittsburgh secondary, Nelson finished tied for 7th in the league with four interceptions in 2018. This is a welcome addition to a team that ranked 28th in the league with just eight interceptions and makes him an attractive IDP option.
Nelson started seven of the nine games he appeared in last season, racking up 41 tackles (33 solo) and a forced fumble for the Chiefs. With Marcus Peters gone to Los Angeles, Nelson is slated to start opposite Kendall Fuller in 2018.
Nelson was selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft, and will likely battle for snaps as the nickelback in 2015.
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Getting checked for concussion
CBHouston Texans
Head
January 20, 2024
Nelson is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Saturday's divisional-round contest against the Ravens.
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Initiates blowout playoff win
CBHouston Texans
January 15, 2024
Nelson had five tackles, three passes defensed and an 82-yard interception return for a touchdown in Saturday's 45-14 wild-card playoff win over Cleveland.
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Playing Sunday
CBHouston Texans
December 31, 2023
Nelson (foot/hamstring/hand) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.
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Questionable to face Tennessee
CBHouston Texans
Foot
December 29, 2023
Nelson (foot/hand/hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Returns against Cleveland
CBHouston Texans
December 24, 2023
Nelson has returned to Sunday's game against the Browns, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
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