Personal
- Parents are Casey and Heather Nelson
- Dad, Casey Nelson played football at BYU along with uncle Tyler Nelson
- Served mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Vina Del Mar, Chile
Before BYU
- A three-star recruit by 247sports with a composite score of 85
- As a senior in 2023, posted 60 receptions for 960 yards and seven touchdowns
- Named to Deseret News 6A All-State First Team as a senior
- Helped the Cavemen to a 11-2 season in 2023 with a run to the 6A semifinals
- Caught 24 balls for 402 yards and three touchdowns as a junior at American Fork
- Coached by Aaron Behm
- Also recruited by Southern Utah, Utah State