Bob Nelson (linebacker)

Bob Nelson
No. 56, 66, 51
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1953-06-30) June 30, 1953
Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolStillwater
CollegeNebraska
NFL draft1975: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks8
Fumble recoveries2
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Lee Nelson (born June 30, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nelson played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. He started in Super Bowl XV and in Super Bowl XVIII for the Raiders.