Gavin Nelson
2025 Season Played in nine games at tight end, starting three. Caught five passes during the year for 70 yards. The majority of that total came against Montana where he had four receptions for 60 yards. 2024 Season Redshirted during the season. Appeared in four games at tight end, including a pair of starts. Did not record a reception during the season. Prior to Sacramento State Attended Fresno City JC for two years. Appeared in nine games during the 2023 season where he caught 14 passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Brought in four passes for 59 yards at Modesto JC for his season bests with a long of 49 yards. Had three catches for 25 yards at College of the Sequoias. High School A 2022 graduate of Buchanan HS in Clovis, Calif. Was named the Tri-River Athletic League Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior. Finished that year with 17.5 tackles for loss, including 10.5 sacks. Personal Majoring in business. Parents are Steve and Laurie Nelson.
- TransferredGavin Nelson (TE) officially transferred from California State University, Sacramento to California Polytechnic State University
- CommittedUpNext · 2/4/26, 3:12 AMGavin Nelson (TE) committed to California Polytechnic State University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | REC | YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | California Polytechnic State University | 4 | 0 | -- | Low | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  California State University, Sacramento | 9 | 3 | -- | Med. | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | California State University, Sacramento | 4 | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 17 | 5 | -- | Low | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 0 |
Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026