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Parents: John and Deb Nelson
Major: Mathematics

2015: Appeared in six games... Had 19 total tackles (6 solo)... Had 2.5 tackles for a loss...Had one interception.

2014: Appeared in seven games...Recorded 49 tackles (27 solo)...11 total yards on sacks and one interception.
2013: Appeared in seven games... Recorded five tackles and one interception

2012: Played in seven games this season.. Recorded 9 tackles.

High School: Participated in football, wrestling, and lacrosse at St. Anthony Village HS... Football team captain of two-time championship winning team and four-year letter winner, earning All-Conference honors and honorable mentions... Lettered in wrestling four times... Also earned an academic letter.

Auggie Athlete FAQs
Nickname: Bear
Career Goal: Find myself working for afirm whose mission I support and where I am able to my best.
Favorite Class: Math
First Job: Cemetery Grounds Crew
Last Summer Job: Cemetery Grounds Crew
What I Like Most About Augsburg: Success is the priority.
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: To win and learn. To play four years of my best football.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: Being elected captain and handed the opportunity and privilege to lead my team to success/
PRO or Amateur Athlete I Most Admire: Ray Lewis
Favorite Quote: "If it doesn't matter who wins or loses, then why do they keep score?" -Vince Lombardi
Favorite Food: Steak, specifically the tomahawk steak from Ditka's in Chicago.
Favorite TV Show: Friday Night Lights
Favorite Movie: The Avengers
Favorite Musical Artist/Group: There are too many to choose from, but Tech N9ne?