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John Nelson
#94PositionDefensive Tackle
Weight275 lbs
Height6-4
ClassJunior
HometownSalem, Utah
Previous SchoolSalem Hills High School
BYU Highlights
- In 2022, played in all 13 games, starting 11 and recording 28 tackles (21 solo) with six tackles-for-loss, three sacks, two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup. He also led BYU with three sacks on the season
- Played in all 13 games as a freshman in 2021
Personal
- Parents are David Nelson and Amberli Gustin
- Major: Economics
- His mom played basketball for BYU from 1989-1994
- His dad played basketball for Boise State, while his grandpa played football for the Broncos
- His brother and sister both play college basketball
- Brother graduated from Baylor Law School
- Loves playing the guitar, starting a band called "Third and Long"
Before BYU
- 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
- Coached by Harry Schwenke
- Also recruited by Idaho State, Weber State, Utah State and Boise State