Zantwan Nelson
DB · #34 ·
Height6'1"
Weight175 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Roster unverified
Last schoolHU
Last updatedOct 5, 2026, 9:47 PM
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Background
2024 Played in four games for the Pirates in the defensive backfield Had two solo tackles and a tackle for loss in Hampton’s 59-17 victory over rival North Carolina A&T on Oct. 19 High School A two-time all-state selection at South Pointe High, Nelson can play multiple positions on defense. Played in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas game and was named Defensive Player of the Game Also participated in basketball
Hometown
🏴Rock Hill, SC
High schoolSouth Pointe High
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledZantwan Nelson (DB) enrolled at Hampton University · from the season record
- SignedFeb 7, 2024Zantwan Nelson (DB) signed with Howard University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  Hampton University | 1 | 0 | -- | Med. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Hampton University | 8 | 0 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024 | Hampton University | 5 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Career | 14 | 0 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
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Profile last updated Oct 5, 2026