John Nelson

  • Three-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports
  • Played both offensive line and defensive line for Salem Hills High School
  • Named to Deseret News 5A All-State First Team
  • His senior year he tallied 50 total tackles with 12 sacks, six tackles for loss and one fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown
  • Mom played basketball for BYU, his dad played basketball at Boise State while his grandpa played football there and his brother and sister both play college basketball
  • Coached by Harry Schwenke
  • Was also recruited by Idaho State, Weber State, Utah State and Boise State