Todd Nelson was drafted No. 318 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #318
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Todd Nelson came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- 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 1989 classAround pick 318
Who came off the board on either side of Todd Nelson.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Todd Nelson in the 1989 NFL Draft
Todd Nelson is a Guard out of Wisconsin selected No. 318 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Todd Nelson drafted?
Todd Nelson was selected No. 318 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/todd-nelson.
What college did Todd Nelson play for?
Todd Nelson played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Todd Nelson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/todd-nelson.