Mark Nelson (Canadian football)
| Ottawa Redblacks | |
| Date of birth | July 25, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| College | East Central Oklahoma State |
| CFL draft | 1980 / Round: Terr. Exemption |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1992 | Edmonton Eskimos (ST coach/LB coach) |
| 1993–1994 | Edmonton Eskimos (ST coach/RB coach) |
| 1995 | San Antonio Texans (LB coach) |
| 1996 | Toronto Argonauts (DL coach) |
| 1997–1999 | Valdosta State Blazers (DC/LB coach) |
| 2000 | Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys (DC/DB coach) |
| 2001 | Kentucky Wildcats (ST coach/TE coach) |
| 2002 | Kentucky Wildcats (ST coach/DL coach) |
| 2003 | Baylor Bears (ST coach/DL coach) |
| 2004–2005 | Baylor Bears (ST coach/LB coach) |
| 2006 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane (ST coach/DL coach) |
| 2007 | Louisville Cardinals (ST coach/DL coach) |
| 2008 | Louisville Cardinals (ST coach) |
| 2009 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (DC/LB coach) |
| 2010–2011 | Edmonton Eskimos (LB coach) |
| 2012 | Edmonton Eskimos (DC/LB coach) |
| 2013 | Montreal Alouettes (LB coach) |
| 2014–present | Ottawa Redblacks (DC) |
| As player | |
| 1980–1985 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1986 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Mark Nelson (born July 25, 1956)[1] is a former professional Canadian football linebacker who is currently the defensive coordinator for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[2] He played for seven seasons in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders. He is a two-time Grey Cup champion having won as a coach in 1993 and 1996. He played college football for the East Central Oklahoma State Tigers.
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