Education
He attended the Iowa State University and played for the school"s football team Nelson attended Miami Jackson High School, where he was a soccer player before the football coaches recruited him to play.
He attended the Iowa State University and played for the school"s football team Nelson attended Miami Jackson High School, where he was a soccer player before the football coaches recruited him to play.
According to the American Federation of Labor-Congress, Nelson stands at 6 feet 1 inch (185 m) and weighs 266 pounds (121 kg). Upon graduation, Nelson enrolled at Yuba College, where he would continue his football career. Nelson earned a scholarship to Iowa State University, where he played 3 years with the Cyclones football team
Iowa Barnstormers
Nelson was assigned to the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League (American Federation of Labor-Congress), just a few days before their final game of the season.
Nelson played linebacker, and recorded one tackle. Bemidji Axemen
Nelson signed with the Bemidji Axemen in 2014.
Nelson recorded 25 tackles and three sacks during his first season with the Axemen. Nelson played in 11 games with the Axemen during the 2015 season, recording 32 tackles.
Nelson re-signed with the Axemen for the 2016 season.
Cleveland Gladiators
On February 8, 2016, Nelson was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators. On March 9, 2016, Nelson was placed on reassignment.
He has also been a member of the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League.