Dontaivious Nelson
Named the RMAC Defensive Freshman of the Year and Second Team All-RMAC in 2025…Appeared in all 11 games for the Cowboys…Recorded 30 tackles…Had six tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery…Season high 13 tackles in the NMHU win over Colorado Mesa…Business Management major at New Mexico Highlands. 2025 graduate of Boca Ciega High School in St. Petersburg, Florida….Played three years of varsity football for Coach Kelvin Smarwt… Earned All-Pinellas County Athletic Conference (PCAC) honors…His senior campaign he recorded an impressive 61 solo tackles and 10.5 sacks and Team Defensive MVP recognition. NMHU was my last opportunity to play college football. And it felt like home before I even started.
- SignedUnknown · Nov 2, 2026Dontaivious Nelson (LB) signed with an agency
- EnrolledDontaivious Nelson (LB) enrolled in New Mexico Highlands University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New Mexico Highlands University | 10 | 10 | -- | Med. | 42 | 22 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | New Mexico Highlands University | 11 | 1 | -- | High | 40 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 11 | -- | High | 82 | 42 | 8.5 | 22 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 |
Profile last updated Nov 2, 2026