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).
| No. 74 Raiders Tirol | |
 Nielsen with the Elks in 2021 | |
| Born: | June 6, 1996 Dragør, Denmark |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | Global |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
| Weight | 307 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–present | Raiders Tirol |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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College career edit
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 edit
Jacksonville Jaguars edit
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 edit
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 edit
On 17 November 2022, Raiders Tirol of the European League of Football announced they have signed Nielsen for the 2023 season.[6]
Personal life edit
Nielsen was born to parents Flemming and Tina Nielsen and has two brothers, Kevin and Teddy.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Steven Nielsen". Eastern Michigan Eagles. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- ^ "Massive Danish offensive lineman Steven Nielsen signs with Jacksonville Jaguars". Jacksonville Jaguars. April 26, 2020.
- ^ "Jaguars release 5, including Middleton, to cut roster to 80". The Washington Post. August 8, 2020.
- ^ "EE Football Team signs three from CFL Global Draft". Edmonton Elks. April 29, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Steven Nielsen". Edmonton Elks. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ "Raiders Tirol sign former CFL and NFL offensive lineman Steven Nielsen". European League of Football. November 17, 2022.