Photos: Anthony Nelson with the Iowa Hawkeyes and Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Feb 7, 2020; Tampa, FL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throw a pass against pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Anthony Nelson (98) during the second quarter of Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium.

Jan 1, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) tackles Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) during the second quarter in the 2019 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson (98) rushes Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the second half Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.

Waukee's defensive lineman Anthony Nelson (93) tries to block the pass from Sioux City East's quarterback Connor Koza(10) during the first half of the playoff game at Waukee Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) celebrates after a sack during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson during the second half, as Taylor Decker, top, blocks Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at Ford Field.

Iowa's defensive line has maintained a core group of eight rotating players all season, including starter Parker Hesse (40) and second-teamer A.J. Epenesa (94). The Hawkeyes' third-down pass-rush package included Hesse, Epenesa, Anthony Nelson and Chauncey Golston.

In this photo supplied by the University of Iowa, defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) pursues a scout-team running back. For more photos from Friday's practice, visit HawkeyeSports.com.

Iowa's A.J. Epenesa and Anthony Nelson celebrate after Nelson sacked Nebraska's quarterback during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City.

Iowa's Jake Gervase (30) Parker Hesse (40) Jack Hockaday (48) and Anthony Nelson (98) bring down Nebraska's Devine Ozigbo during the senior day match-up between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City.

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) and Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) attempt to block a field goal from Nebraska placekicker Barret Pickeringfield (32) during a Big Ten Conference NCAA football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa defensive back Jake Gervase (30) defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) linebacker Jack Hockaday (48) tackle Northwestern's Isaiah Bowser (25) during a Big Ten Conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Nov 3, 2018; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) attempts a tackle on Purdue Boilermakers running back D.J. Knox (1) at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions is sacked by Anthony Nelson #98 of the Iowa Hawkeyes at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Parker Hesse #40 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates with Anthony Nelson #98 of the Iowa Hawkeyes after making a stop during a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.outside of Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018, in State College, Pennsylvania.

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) dives on a fumbled ball in the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson recovers a fumble by Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa junior defensive end Anthony Nelson reacts after sacking Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) dives on a fumbled ball in the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa left end Anthony Nelson holds the ball up as he and the Hawkeyes defense celebrate after recovering a fumble in the end zone against Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) dives on a fumbled ball in the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA Big Ten conference football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Oct 6, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) is sacked by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) in the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Iowa defensive end Matt Nelson (96) celebrates after sacking Iowa State quarterback Kyle Kempt (17) while Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) stands by during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)

Iowa's Anthony Nelson chases down Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Iowa junior defensive end Anthony Nelson holds up the progress of Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Anthony Nelson, who led the Hawkeyes in sacks a season ago, enters his junior season with 14.5 sacks and 74 tackles for his career. He ranks No. 3 on Chad Leistikow's list of players the Hawkeyes can least afford to lose in 2018.

Iowa State running back David Montgomery escapes a tackle attempt by Iowa's Anthony Nelson on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State redshirt junior quarterback Jacob Park (10) is sacked by Iowa sophomore defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) during the first half of their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Ames.

Iowa's Garret Jansen, from left, Anthony Nelson, A.J. Epenesa, Matt Nelson and Austin Schulte stand for the national anthem before the Hawkeyes' game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Satuday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa, left, and Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson, right, embrace after an Iowa fumble recovery during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 13-3. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, right, runs past Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Oct 21, 2017; Evanston, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) sacks Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson celebrates a forced fumble during the Hawkeyes' game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson puts pressure on Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson hits Northwestern running back Justin Jackson on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson chases down Rutgers receiver Janarion Grant in the Hawkeyes' 14-7 win last Saturday.

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park (10) is sacked by Iowa defenders Anthony Nelson (98) and A.J. Epenesa (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa defensive lineman freshman A.J. Epenesa is already living up to the hype that comes with the rare five-star recruit who signs with the Hawkeyes. A beast on passing downs, Epenesa already has 2½ sacks, four quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa's Anthony Nelson, center, trips up Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, left, as Iowa's Josey Jewell, right, pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Iowa sophomore defensive end Anthony Nelson sacks Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa's Ben Niemann (44) celebrates with Anthony Nelson after they blocked a Penn State field goal attempt on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa sophomore defensive end Anthony Nelson (98) celebrates after sacking Iowa State redshirt junior quarterback Jacob Park (10) during the first half of their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Ames.

Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson hits Northwestern running back Justin Jackson on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Ex-Hawkeye Anthony Nelson, left, chases after Washington's Taylor Heinicke during their wild-card game.

It seems Anthony Nelson will have a solid shot to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' fourth outside linebacker.

Iowa defensive lineman Anthony Nelson goes through workout drills during the 2019 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Defensive lineman Anthony Nelson of Waukee has been named to the preseason all-state football team.

Waukee defensive lineman Anthony Nelson (93 ) forces Urbandale quarterback (6 ) Dylan Landess to pitch the ball to his running back during the homecoming game at Waukee Stadium on Friday, October 3rd, 2014.

Waukee's Anthony Nelson (21) drives in with a layup at Waukee High School on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014

Waukee's Anthony Nelson is introduced before a high school boy's basketball game against Ankeny Centennial on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Waukee High School in Waukee, Iowa.

Waukee High School's Anthony Nelson (21) dunks the ball as East's Jonathan Harrington (33) tries to block him in the second quarter Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at East in Des Moines.