Edmund Nelson was drafted No. 172 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #172
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 84
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2441st at Auburn
The pick
How Edmund Nelson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 84
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2441st among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 24100% of career value
- Final season
- 19886 years after the draft
Around pick 172
Who came off the board on either side of Edmund Nelson.
Iowa State
Syracuse · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Tulsa
Auburn in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Edmund Nelson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Edmund Nelson is a Defensive end out of Auburn selected No. 172 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft. 84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Edmund Nelson drafted?
Edmund Nelson was selected No. 172 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/edmund-nelson.
What college did Edmund Nelson play for?
Edmund Nelson played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Edmund Nelson's NFL career turn out?
84 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/edmund-nelson.