File WR-290 · National rank 1960 · 2027 class
CJ Nelson
5'11"Height
180 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Quick Notes
CJ Nelson is a redshirt senior wide receiver who landed at Ball State after stops at Eastern Illinois and Houston and figures into the two-deep. He profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status
Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#290
WR / 1947
#1960
Overall / 15102
Nearest at WR
- #288Brendan Jenkins4.8
- #289C.J. Sadler4.8
- #290CJ Nelson4.8
- #291Cameron Bates4.8
- #292Da'Wain Lofton4.8
Scouting Verdict
Disciplined down off the top of the board. The 5.1 came from an FCS box score with no FBS proof and no all-conference recognition on any 2026 feed.
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WR Keys
2025 · Eastern Illinois Panthers
22
Rec
Better than 67% of 894 WRs
393
Rec Yds
Better than 75% of 915 WRs
3
TD
Better than 78% of 899 WRs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#774
National
#113
Position
#113
State
High SchoolRichland HS
HometownNorth Richland Hills, Texas
Career Production
3 college seasons
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Rec Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | — | 22 | 393 | 3 |
| 2024 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | — | 21 | 292 | 1 |
| 2022 | Houston Cougars | — | 2 | 7 | 0 |
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