Bob Nelson was drafted No. 120 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Miami. 62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #120
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2079th at Miami
The pick
How Bob Nelson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
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Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2079th among Miami picks
- Final season
- 19908 years after the draft
Around pick 120
Who came off the board on either side of Bob Nelson.
Texas
Tennessee State
Wisconsin
Miami in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bob Nelson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Bob Nelson is a Nose tackle out of Miami selected No. 120 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Bob Nelson drafted?
Bob Nelson was selected No. 120 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bob-nelson.
What college did Bob Nelson play for?
Bob Nelson played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Bob Nelson's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bob-nelson.