22Nigel Nelson
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Bio
Nigel Nelson is a linebacker for Arkansas State who hails from Pensacola, Florida, where he attended Pensacola Catholic High School. A three-star recruit, Nelson finished his high school career with 1,563 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns, plus 166 tackles and 11 interceptions on defense. In 2025, his first season with the Red Wolves, he appeared in all 13 games with five starts, recording 54 total tackles (21 solo), 1.0 sack, 1.0 tackle for loss, and 2 passes defensed. Nelson contributed across all defensive snaps in both Sun Belt and non-conference contests. From Pensacola Catholic HS · Pensacola, FL.
Nigel Nelson appeared in 13 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassSophomoreHeight5'11"Weight216 lbHometownPensacola, FLHigh schoolPensacola Catholic HSRecruiting3 · No. 1540 national · 2025 classConferenceSun Belt
Production · 2025
Defense
54
TACKLES
1
TFL
1
SACKS
2
PBU
Career path
PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HSPensacola, FL
ARKANSAS STATE2025 — present