Prior to entering the NFL, Nelson had a stint with the Arizona Outlaws of the USFL.
Nelson gained a bit of fame in the early 1990s through his inclusion in the Nintendo home video game "Tecmo Super Bowl."
Nelson's speed in the game enabled him to make a sack on nearly every play as a human-controlled player.
As a result, players of Tecmo Super Bowl frequently agree not to use the play.
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