Karl Nelson
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| Karl Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | June 14, 1960 |
| Place of birth: | |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Tackle |
| Jersey №: | 63 |
| College: | Iowa State |
| NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1983-1989 | New York Giants |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Awards: | XXI Super Bowl Champion |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Karl Nelson (born June 14, 1960 in DeKalb, Illinois) was an American football Tackle in the NFL for the New York Giants. He was a member of the 1986 Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI. He missed the 1987 season due to illness (Hodgkin's disease). Nelson played college football at Iowa State University.
Nelson currently resides with his family in Northern New Jersey where he works in the financial industry and is an active advocate for various charities.

