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Nigel Nelson
LB · #22 ·
Height5'11"
Weight226 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
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Background
High School: Rated a three-star prospect by On3, 247, ESPN, and Rivals … Named 2023 Pensacola News Journal Player of the Year … Played on both sides of the ball at Pensacola Catholic High School … Ended high school career with 1,563 yards rushing (26 touchdowns), 61 yards receiving, 31 yards passing (2 touchdowns), 166 tackles, four sacks, and 11 interceptions … Finished the 2024-25 campaign with 141 yards rushing and 47 yards receiving, scoring all six touchdowns on the ground … Tallied 44 tackles, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery on defense … Received offers from Akron, Army, East Carolina, and Florida Atlantic.
Hometown
🏴Pensacola, FL
High schoolPensacola Catholic HS
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Career path
- EnrolledNigel Nelson (LB) enrolled at Arkansas State University · from the season record
- SignedDec 4, 2024Nigel Nelson (LB) signed with Arkansas State University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Arkansas State University | 2 | 0 | 9 | -- | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Arkansas State University | 13 | 5 | 391 | Med. | 54 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 |
| Career | 15 | 5 | 400 | Med. | 57 | 21 | 1.5 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 |
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Profile last updated Nov 8, 2026