2011- Nelson Redshirted.

Prior To Southern - Nelson played for coach Loren Montgomery where he was named District MVP as a senior … also was named All-State and a team Boone Pickens MVP … He had 188 yards rushing with four touchdowns and also 50 receptions for 688 yards and eight scores … defensively, Nelson had 55 tackles, four interceptions, three pass break ups and one fumble recovery, while blocking five kicks.

Personal - undecided on his major at Southern, he is the son of Micheal Grant Nelson and Patricia Bohanon.