Kyle Nelson

Kyle Nelson (born October 3, 1986) is an American football long snapper for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He played College football at New Mexico State.

Early years
He attended China Spring High School for his Senior year where he started at tight end and was the team's long snapper on special teams.

College career
He played College football at New Mexico State as the backup Tight end, Fullback and Long snapper.

New Orleans Saints
On July 27, 2011, He signed with the New Orleans Saints as a undrafted free agent. On September 3, 2011, He was released. On September 4, He was signed to the practice squad. On September 5, He was released from the practice squad.

Kansas City Chiefs
On September 7, 2012, He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to join the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers
On January 11, 2012, He was signed to a future contract. On September 1, 2012, He was released.

Philadelphia Eagles
On September 25, 2012, He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to join the practice squad. On October 2, 2012, He was released from the practice squad.

San Diego Chargers
On November 20, 2012, He was signed after the team placed Long snapper Mike Windt on the season-ending Injured Reserve due to a wrist injury.

Personal life
His grandfather Roger Nelson was selected in the 14th round, 164 overall in the 1954 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins but played 13 years in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos and his father Mark Nelson also played nine years in the Canadian Football League.