Steven Nelson

Steven Nelson

30-Year-Old CornerbackCB
Houston Texans
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.
Thwarts drive in red zone
CBHouston Texans
September 12, 2023
Nelson had an interception and recorded two tackles in Sunday's 25-9 loss to Baltimore.
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Nelson thwarted the Ravens' second drive, which reached Houston's 16-yard line before Nelson undercut a Zay Flowers crossing route and picked off Lamar Jackson. It was the 10th career pick for Nelson, and it came during his 100th career NFL game. The nine-year veteran should be a happy camper after the Texans upgraded his contract at the start of training camp with a maximum value of $6.5 million.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
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Houston TexansTexans 2023 CB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

17996%
11159%
7942%
7239%
7138%
42%
21%
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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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Gets pay raise
CBHouston Texans
August 3, 2023
Nelson has signed a new contract that increases his maximum compensation from $4.5 million to $6.5 million, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Reports to team
CBHouston Texans
June 15, 2023
Nelson is attending mandatory minicamp, Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston.com reports.
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To miss Week 18
CBHouston Texans
Illness
January 7, 2023
Nelson (illness) will be sidelined for the Texans' regular-season finale against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Iffy for Sunday
CBHouston Texans
Illness
January 6, 2023
Nelson is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Colts due to an illness.
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Making return Week 16
CBHouston Texans
December 24, 2022
Nelson (foot/knee) is active for Saturday's game against the Titans.
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