Steven Nielsen

Steven Christoffer Nielsen (born June 6, 1996) is a Danish professional gridiron football offensive lineman for the Raiders Tirol of the European League of Football (ELF).

Steven Nielsen
No. 74     Raiders Tirol
Nielsen with the Elks in 2021
Born: (1996-06-06) June 6, 1996
Dragør, Denmark
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusGlobal
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight307 lb (139 kg)
CollegeEastern Michigan
High schoolLa Lumiere (IN)
CFL Draft2021G / Round: 1 / Pick: 2
Drafted byEdmonton Football Team
Career history
As player
2020Jacksonville Jaguars*
2021–2022Edmonton Elks
2023–presentRaiders Tirol
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

College career

Nielsen played college football for the Eastern Michigan Eagles from 2016 to 2019.[1] He played in 49 games over his four-year tenure with the team.[1]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Nielsen signed as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 26, 2020.[2] However, he was released on August 8, 2020.[3]

Edmonton Elks

After becoming eligible for the 2021 CFL Global Draft, Nielsen was drafted second overall by the Edmonton Football Team and signed with the team on April 29, 2021.[4] He made the active roster for the newly named Elks, following their training camp, and played in his first professional game on August 7, 2021, against the Ottawa Redblacks.[5] He later earned his first career start on November 5, 2021, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[5] He played in 13 out of 14 regular season games in 2021.[5]

Raiders Tirol

On 17 November 2022, Raiders Tirol of the European League of Football announced they have signed Nielsen for the 2023 season.[6]

Personal life

Nielsen was born to parents Flemming and Tina Nielsen and has two brothers, Kevin and Teddy.[1]

References

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