Chuck Nelson was drafted No. 87 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Washington. 63 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #87
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 63
- Career AV
- 785th at Washington
The pick
How Chuck Nelson came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Kicker K
- College
-
Washington
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
63 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 63
- Career approximate value
- 785th among Washington picks
- Final season
- 19885 years after the draft
Around pick 87
Who came off the board on either side of Chuck Nelson.
San Diego State
Oklahoma State
Penn State
Washington in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Washington
#82
Tony Caldwell
LB · LV
Washington
#97
Vince Newsome
DB · LAR
Washington
#127
Mark Stewart
LB · MIN
Washington
#133
Paul Skansi
WR · PIT
Washington
#156
Anthony Allen
WR · ATL
Washington
#208
Bill Stapleton
DB · DET
Washington
#273
Eric Moran
T · DAL
Washington
#296
Aaron Williams
WR · ARI
Washington
#317
Don Dow
T · SEA
Washington
Other K picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chuck Nelson in the 1983 NFL Draft
Chuck Nelson is a Kicker out of Washington selected No. 87 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft. 63 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 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 Chuck Nelson drafted?
Chuck Nelson was selected No. 87 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/chuck-nelson.
What college did Chuck Nelson play for?
Chuck Nelson played college football at Washington in the Big Ten. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Chuck Nelson's NFL career turn out?
63 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/chuck-nelson.