Draft Profile: Bio

Garrett Nelson from Scottsbluff High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Nelson joined Nebraska.

In 2019 as a freshman Nelson saw action in 10 games and played a total of 125 snaps for the Cornhuskers. He recorded just 7 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 5 stops.

As a sophomore for the Cornhuskers in 2020 Nelson played in 8 games and took part in 419 snaps for the Cornhuskers. He recorded 22 tackles, 7 assists, while adding 15 stops. In coverage Nelson made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 72.1. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 13 total pressures, and 10 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks during the year.

In 2021 as a junior Nelson played in 12 games and contributed on 688 snaps. He recorded 31 tackles, 13 assists while making 22 stops. In coverage Nelson chalked up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 99.1. As a pass rusher, he produced 32 total pressures, which included 23 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the year.

In 2022 as a senior Nelson logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 711 snaps for the Cornhuskers. He also added 50 tackles, 14 assists, and 33 stops. While in coverage Nelson made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 97.9. As a pass rusher, he tallied 32 total pressures, which included 19 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and 6 sacks on the season.