Phil Nelson was drafted No. 332 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Delaware. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #332
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Phil Nelson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 332
Who came off the board on either side of Phil Nelson.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Phil Nelson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Phil Nelson is a Tight end out of Delaware selected No. 332 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Delaware has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Phil Nelson drafted?
Phil Nelson was selected No. 332 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/phil-nelson.
What college did Phil Nelson play for?
Phil Nelson played college football at Delaware in the Conference USA. See every Delaware draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/delaware-blue-hens.
How did Phil Nelson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/phil-nelson.