File LB-329 · National rank 2645 · 2027 class
DaKaari Nelson
6'3"Height
232 lbWeight
Quick Notes
DaKaari Nelson is a senior linebacker who transferred to NC State from Penn State and projects as a starter. A high-ceiling, developmental linebacker, he profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status
Represented
Confirmed
AgencyAthletes First
AgentCarlos Hudson Jr.
Contact@c_hudsonjr
NotesNIL representation — Athletes First (Carlos Hudson Jr.).
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#329
LB / 1475
#2645
Overall / 15102
Nearest at LB
- #327Chase Smith4.4
- #328Corey Platt Jr.4.4
- #329DaKaari Nelson4.4
- #330DeMarco Ward4.4
- #331Elijah Elliss4.4
Scouting Verdict
A former 4-star (No. 171) safety-turned-linebacker projected to start at OLB out of need, but his Penn State tape is almost entirely special teams (~5 tackles a year). A pedigree-and-projection bet for a gutted LB room — the talent is real, the production isn't.
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LB Keys
2025 · Penn State Nittany Lions
5
Tot
Better than 27% of 828 LBs
0
Sacks
Better than 30% of 810 LBs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#171
National
#12
Position
#14
State
Career Production
2 college seasons
| Year | Team | GP | Tot | Sacks | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 4 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 3 | 5 | 0 | — |
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