Steven Nelson, work crew pitching in after Hurricane Beryl, providing tree removal, storm damage cleanup services

HOUSTON – In the wake of the greater Houston area and surrounding region being hit hard by Hurricane Beryl, retired former Texans cornerback and team captain Steven Nelson is rolling up his sleeves.

Nelson and his work crew are providing tree removal and storm damage services in Houston, Katy, Cypress, Conroe, Galveston, Spring, The Woodlands, Humble, Sugar Land and Montgomery County.

“First and foremost, I hope everybody is safe,” Nelson told KPRC 2. “I’m very dedicated to helping people get fast relief and clearing fallen trees and helping with storm damage cleanup. I am making myself and my work crew available to help the community after the hurricane.”

Nelson said his services are available on an individual basis and all serious inquiries can be made through his social media platforms through direct messages.

Nelson, who turned 31 in January, was a starter for the Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles after being drafted in the third round by Kansas City out of Oregon State.

In 130 career games with 115 starts, Nelson recorded 13 career interceptions, 87 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, one sack, 456 tackles and 11 tackles for losses. He intercepted five passes last season and allowed just one touchdown pass, returning an interception 82 yards for a touchdown in a playoff win over the Cleveland Browns.

Nelson retired to spend more time with his family, including a newborn baby.

“I always will keep my body in shape and will always be ready if the right opportunity comes or I feel like the timing is right and my heart is into, I’ll do it,” Nelson said. “As of now, I think it’s best for me to take a step back and just enjoy my family.”

Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com