8Da'Kaari Nelson
LB · RS JR/TR
4-JRTRANSFER
Penn State → NC State
Penn State → NC StateCurrent depth chart
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Bio
Da'Kaari Nelson is a 6'3", 232-pound weak-side linebacker from Livingston, AL who attended Selma High School. A four-star prospect ranked 176th overall in the 2023 recruiting class, Nelson previously played at Penn State. He joined NC State as a transfer and wears No. 19 for the Wolfpack. From Selma · Livingston, AL.
Da'Kaari Nelson started 0 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 13.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'3"Weight241 lbHometownLivingston, ALHigh schoolSelmaRecruiting4 · No. 171 national · 2023 classConferenceACCPrevious schoolPenn StateTransfer year2026
Production · 2025
Defense
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Career path
SELMALivingston, AL
PENN STATE2023 – 2025
NC STATE2026 — present
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