OU
Zach Nelson
LB · #25 ·
Height5'11"
Weight210 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeOU
Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background
Played in all 10 contests for the Cardinals ... Contributed 25 total tackles, two for loss ... Forced one fumble and added two fumble recoveries ... Had one interception ... Was responsible for 21 kickoffs, averaging just under 52 yards per kick ... Two-sport varsity athlete and team captain … Named Second Team All-Conference ... Member of National Honor Society ... Zoo Conservation
Hometown
🏴Westerville, OH
High schoolWesterville Central
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledZach Nelson (LB) enrolled in Otterbein University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Otterbein University | 9 | 8 | -- | Med. | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | Otterbein University | 10 | 10 | -- | Med. | 25 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Career | 19 | 18 | -- | Med. | 44 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026