Darrin Nelson
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Darrin Nelson is a former American football player who played as a running back and kick returner. He was born on October 7, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas. Nelson played college football at Stanford University, where he was a two-time All-American and set several school records. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1982

Darrin Nelson is a former American football player who played as a running back and kick returner. He was born on October 7, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas. Nelson played college football at Stanford University, where he was a two-time All-American and set several school records. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1982

Career Rushing Stats

NFL 1982-1992

Yards

4,442

Touchdowns

18

Yds/Carry

4.4

#74 All-Time

Yds/Game

29.2

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Career Timeline

1982-1992

Minnesota Vikings (NFL)

Player

1989

Two different teams (NFL)

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1990

San Diego Chargers (NFL)

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1991-1992

Minnesota Vikings (NFL)

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