Brian Nelson
AS RS-SOPHOMORE (2025 AT NC STATE): • Joined the Pack in June of 2025. AS A SOPHOMORE (2024 AT NORTH TEXAS): • Saw action in 12 games with eight starts. • A first-team All-AAC selection by College Football Network. • Led UNT and closed the regular season tied for second in the AAC with four interceptions. • Recorded an interception, TFL and eight tackles at Texas Tech AS A FRESHMAN (2023 AT NORTH TEXAS): • Appeared in four games and redshirted the season. • Finished the year with six tackles and three PBUs. HIGH SCHOOL: • Standout player at Shadow Creek HS in Pearland, Texas under head coach Brad Butler. • Rankings: A three-star prospect by 247Sports. • Honors: First Team All-District 23-6A selection. • Senior Stats: Racked up seven interceptions and broke up four passes in 12 games his senior season. Returned an interception 28 yards for a touchdown in a win over Bridgeland. NELSON CAREER STATS (AT NORTH TEXAS) Year GP Hit Ast Tot TFL PBU QH RF INT 2023 4-0 4 2 6 3 2024 12-8 45 8 53 2-5 3 1 1 4-70 Totals 16-8 49 10 59 2-5 6 1 1 4-70
- TransferredPortal · 1/20/26, 1:33 PMBrian Nelson (CB) officially transferred from University of North Texas to North Carolina State University
- EnteredPortal · 4/24/25, 12:39 PMBrian Nelson (CB) officially entered the transfer portal · from University of North Texas
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | North Carolina State University | 3 | 2 | 105 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 8 |
| 2025 | North Carolina State University | 13 | 3 | -- | Med. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 21 |
| 2024 |  University of North Texas | 12 | 9 | -- | High | 3 | 7 | 4 | 53 | 45 |
| 2023 | University of North Texas | 4 | 0 | -- | -- | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Career | 32 | 14 | 105 | Med. | 12 | 17 | 4 | 98 | 78 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026