Place of birth Edmonton, Alberta Role Canadian football Positions Linebacker Name Mark Nelson College East Central University | CFL status National Weight 99.8 kg Status Retired Height 1.88 m Drafted by Calgary Stampeders | |
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Date of birth (1956-07-25) July 25, 1956 (age 59) CFL draft 1980 / Round: Terr. Exemption 1992 Edmonton Eskimos (ST coach/LB coach) | ||
Mark Nelson (born July 25, 1956) is a former professional Canadian football linebacker who is currently the defensive coordinator for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for seven seasons in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders. He is a three-time Grey Cup champion having won as a coach in 1993, 1996 and 2016. He played college football for the East Central Oklahoma State Tigers.
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