Najee Nelson

Played in six games at cornerback and on special teams for the Bison...Recorded three tackles on the year...Made one stop each against Southeast Missouri State, South Dakota and St. Thomas. Backup cornerback and special teams contributor who played in eight games...Two tackles on the season, both against Murray State...Also broke up two passes against the Racers...Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll...Earned the MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award. Played in three regular-season games and two playoff games while taking a redshirt year in the Bison program...Made two tackles with one interception and one pass breakup in the win over Southern Illinois...Also had one tackle in the Western Illinois game...Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll. 2023 graduate of Lakeville North High School...Three-year starter for coach Brian Vossen...Team captain his senior year...Played cornerback, running back and wide receiver...Set a school record for interceptions...Picked off seven passes in his career and made 70 tackles with three tackles for loss and three forced fumbles...Accounted for almost 900 all-purpose yards as a rusher, receiver and returner...All-conference and all-district honoree...Also participated in basketball and track. Majoring in business administration...Son of Gino and Stacey...Younger brother of NDSU wide receiver RaJa Nelson...Also has a sister, Kai.