Monmouth University Athletics

2017 (Junior):

• Appeared in all 12 games, making nine starts as a junior
• Recorded 44 tackles, including 24 solo stops
• Recorded a pair of tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery
• Tallied a career-high six tackles against Lehigh (9/9), Presbyterian (11/4) and UNI (11/25)
• Also had a sack against the Mountain Hawks

2016 (Sophomore):

• Played in all 11 games as a sophomore, making three starts
• Made 17 tackles, including nine solo stop and 1.5 for loss
• Equaled his career-high with three tackles in three separate games

2015 (Freshman):

• Appeared in every game as a freshman, making four starts at outside line backer and defensive end
• Finished with 20 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss
• Had 2.5 sacks for -18 yards
• Registered a sack for a safety in win over Gardner-Webb (11/22)
• Matched a career-high with three tackles in four separate games
• Credited with a QB hurry

High School

• Played linebacker under coach Chris Walkowich at Palmerton High School
• Named Pennsylvania Small School Defensive Player of the Year
• Selected to play in the Big 33 game
• First Team All-Conference selection by the Morning Call
• Earned four varsity letters
• Registered 413 career tackles
• Finished with 124 tackles as a senior
• Also excelled in track for the Bombers

Personal

• Son of Donald and Michelle Nelson
• Majoring in criminal justice