Steven Nielsen

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Steven Nielsen
No. 74     Frankfurt Galaxy
2021, 61, Steven Nielsen.jpg
Nielsen with the Elks in 2021
Born: (1996-06-06) June 6, 1996 (age 28)
Dragør, Denmark
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status Global
Position(s) Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Weight307 lb (139 kg)
College Eastern Michigan
High school La Lumiere (IN)
CFL draft 2021G, Round: 1, Pick: 2
Drafted by Edmonton Football Team
Career history
As player
2020 Jacksonville Jaguars*
2021–2022 Edmonton Elks
2023 Raiders Tirol
2024 - present Frankfurt Galaxy
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

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

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Steven Nielsen". Eastern Michigan Eagles . Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Massive Danish offensive lineman Steven Nielsen signs with Jacksonville Jaguars". Jacksonville Jaguars. April 26, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Jaguars release 5, including Middleton, to cut roster to 80". The Washington Post. August 8, 2020.
  4. ↑ "EE Football Team signs three from CFL Global Draft". Edmonton Elks. April 29, 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 "Steven Nielsen". Edmonton Elks . Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Raiders Tirol sign former CFL and NFL offensive lineman Steven Nielsen". European League of Football. November 17, 2022.
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