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Johnny Nelson

LB · #46 ·
Height5'10"
Weight237 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeWS
Last updatedNov 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background

Appeared in two games as a true freshman in 2025 to retain freshman eligibility ... link to career statistics. Game-By-Game Statistics. Played in both games dressed ... did not dress for any of the five home games ... did not travel to the first four road contests ... made collegiate debut on kickoff return at Roosevelt ... saw limited action at linebacker at Northern Michigan, but recorded a tackle for loss ... also played on kickoff return at NMU ... Game-By-Game Statistics. A 2025 graduate of Harper Woods High School ... was a four-year letterwinner for coach Rod Oden ... helped the Pioneers to a 20-7 mark over his final two seasons, including a 2023 MHSAA Division 4 state title with a 33-27 victory over Grand Rapids South Christian ... recorded three tackles (2-1), including HWHS lone sack on GRSC's first drive of the game ... served as a team captain as a senior. Full name -- Johnny M. Nelson ... born on March 1, 2007, in Saint John ... son of Quiana Houston and Johnny Nelson ... has a younger brother, Jacob, and an older sister, Elana .. is majoring in Computer Science. High School Highlights

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁭󠁩󠁿Detriot, MI
High schoolHarper Woods
Scholarship--
Career path
  • Enrolled
    Johnny Nelson (LB) enrolled in Wayne State University (Michigan)
  • OfferNov 19, 2024
    Johnny Nelson (LB) received an offer from Wayne State University (Michigan)
Career stats
YRSCHOOLGPGSDEF SNAPSPRODTACKSOLOTFLTACK YDSSACKPDEFPBU
2026
Wayne State University (Michigan)
100--Low6412000
2025
Wayne State University (Michigan)
20--Med.1111000
Career120--Low7523000
Injury history
Academics and references

Profile last updated Nov 2, 2026