Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd AV Awards
1980*25WASDB211604848706410.13881005121.312970AP2, PB
1981*26WASDB211604549227510.937109908429.715942AP2, PB
1982*27WASDB2180322520287.92355705824.28090AP2, PB
1983+28WASDB21120382890357.63580204122.910910AP1
198429WASDB21160494280468.74286003620.512880
Career6821219482759.2175412808423.660792
Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
1982*27WAS401213503911.3923107625.7366
198429WAS103290209.747702719.3106
Career51516403910.91330807623.7472
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Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
1980*25WASDB21160010000.0
1981*26WASDB21160130320000.0
1982*27WASDB2180030000.0
198429WASDB21160010000.0
Career68130370000.0
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
1982*27WAS400010000.0
Career50010000.0

Scoring Summary

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Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
1981*26WASDB2116022120.8
Career6822012.2

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Hall of Fame Monitor

PFR HOF Monitor: 22.50 (332nd among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02)

All-Pro Teams

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Mike Nelms?

Mike Nelms is 68 years old.

When was Mike Nelms born?

Mike Nelms was born on April 8, 1955.

Where was Mike Nelms born?

Mike Nelms was born in Fort Worth, TX.

How tall is Mike Nelms?

Mike Nelms is 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Mike Nelms weigh when playing?

Mike Nelms weighed 188 lbs (85 kg) when playing.

Is Mike Nelms in the Hall of Fame?

Mike Nelms has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Mike Nelms play?

Mike Nelms played 68 games over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Mike Nelms won?

Mike Nelms has won 1 Super Bowl.

When did Mike Nelms retire?

Mike Nelms last played in 1984.