Garrett Nelson
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Position: LB
Jersey #: 59
Date of Birth: March 1, 2000
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 245 lbs
College: Nebraska
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2023 by
First Team: (2023)
Last Team: NO (2026)
Career Summary
Nebraska edge defender
Garrett Nelson played at Nebraska after attending Scottsbluff High School. He was a team captain in 2022.
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College Career
Final season at Nebraska
Nelson started every game in 2022 and ended his college career with 32 consecutive starts. He recorded 65 tackles and led Nebraska with nine tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.
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Career Accomplishments
Big Ten recognition
Nelson earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and media in 2022. He also received Academic All-Big Ten recognition in 2020 and 2021.
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29687, 00-0038693, 2000-03-01, Garrett Nelson, Garrett, Nelson
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#363Defensive Line
MFT Score: 0.0
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