Steven Lee Nelson (born April 26, 1951) is an American former professional football player and high school coach.

Nelson went on to college at North Dakota State University and graduated in 1974 after being named a two-time All-American, team captain and MVP in football.

He is credited with helping the Patriots reach Super Bowl XX versus the Chicago Bears.

He currently works as a business development executive for Lighthouse Computer Services, Inc., a Lincoln, RI-based technology company.

He currently resides in Middleboro, MA with his wife Angela and his five daughters, Cameron, Caitlin, Casey, Kelli, and Grace.