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CJ Nelson Ball State
File WR-290 · National rank 1960 · 2027 class

CJ Nelson

#7· Ball State ·WR ·R-Sr ·2027 Draft · North Richland Hills, Texas
5'11"Height 180 lbWeight
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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
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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
YearTeamGPRecRec YdsTD
2025 Eastern Illinois Panthers — 223933
2024 Eastern Illinois Panthers — 212921
2022 Houston Cougars — 270
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Transfer (2 stints)
Houston→Eastern Illinois→Ball State 2026
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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