Steven Nielsen
Danish gridiron football player (born 1996)
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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).
Nielsen with the Elks in 2021 | |
| No. 74 – Frankfurt Galaxy | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive lineman |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | Global |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 6, 1996 Dragør, Denmark |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 307 lb (139 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | La Lumiere (IN) |
| College | Eastern Michigan |
| CFL draft | 2021G: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2020 | Jacksonville Jaguars* |
| 2021–2022 | Edmonton Elks |
| 2023 | Raiders Tirol |
| 2024 - present | Frankfurt Galaxy |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
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]