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Gavin Nelson UAB
File DT-976 · National rank 11938 · 2027 class

Gavin Nelson

#96· UAB ·DT ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · Birmingham, Ala.
6'5"Height 295 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
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Quick Notes
Gavin Nelson is a redshirt senior defensive lineman who landed at UAB after stops at Nicholls Colonels and Mississippi State and sits in a reserve role. He profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#976 DT / 1170
#11938 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Rotational DL (via Nicholls Colonels) with some college production (3 tk, 0 sacks, 0 INT (2023)).

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DT Keys 2025 · Nicholls Colonels
2
Tot
Better than 14% of 660 DTs
0
Sacks
Better than 25% of 637 DTs
0
TFL
Better than 41% of 97 DTs
Recruiting
High SchoolOak Mountain
HometownBirmingham, Ala.
Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotSacksTFL
2025 Nicholls Colonels 12 200
2023 Mississippi State Bulldogs 12 300
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Transfer (2 stints)
Mississippi State→Nicholls Colonels→UAB 2026
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk