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