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).
| No. 74 Frankfurt Galaxy | |
 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 | Raiders Tirol |
| 2024 - present | Frankfurt Galaxy |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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College career
editNielsen 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
editJacksonville Jaguars
editNielsen 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
editAfter 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
editOn 17 November 2022, Raiders Tirol of the European League of Football announced they have signed Nielsen for the 2023 season.[6]
Personal life
editNielsen 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.