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Nigel Nelson Arkansas State
File LB-325 · National rank 2569 · 2028 class

Nigel Nelson

#22· Arkansas State ·LB ·So ·2028 Draft · Pensacola, Fla.
5'11"Height 226 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
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Nigel Nelson is a sophomore linebacker who figures into the two-deep for Arkansas State. He profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#325 LB / 1592
#2569 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Productive returning LB — 54 tk, 1 sacks, 0 INT (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Sun Belt draft-outcome projection, not inflated.

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LB Keys 2025 · Arkansas State
54
Tot
Better than 80% of 880 LBs
1
Sacks
Better than 73% of 861 LBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#1540
National
#149
Position
#190
State
High SchoolPensacola Catholic HS
HometownPensacola, Fla.
Offers21 schools view →
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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