2014 Football Roster
Roster
James Nelson
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 193
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Los Angeles, CA
- High School:
- Long Beach Poly
Montana State (2014) Enters his senior season as the backup boundary corner, but with versatility and athleticism will play a key role in MSU’s defense. (2013) Played in nine games, missing the final three with an injury… played a key role in the win over UC Davis, sliding over to corner for the first time as a Bobcat and logging three tackles and two pass breakups… logged 12 tackles on the season… stripped a kickoff against North Dakota and returned it 45 yards for a kickoff. (2012) Played in eight games, including the season’s first six… recorded five tackles, including one for a loss… four of those, along with a pass breakup, came against Portland State. (2011) Played in eight games on special teams.
High School Earned second team all-conference honors at safety… eighth-rated safety in California by Cali-Hi Sports… logged 60 tackles, four interceptions and one fumble forced and recovered as a senior, helping lead his team to a league title… All-CIF in track.
Academics Enrolled in University Studies program.
Personal Born James Arthur Nelson on May 23, 1993 in Los Angeles… one of four children of Antoinette Nelson… former prep teammates include Durell Casey of USC, Vaughn Talamagne of Miami and Herman Davidson of North Carolina.
