BYU Cougars#- · DT John Nelson
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- Former player
John Nelson played DT for BYU. In the 2024 season he had 23 tackles and 1 sack over 11 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
John Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BYU | 11 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | BYU | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | BYU | 12 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | BYU | 10 | 12 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 39 | 65 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Season totals, 2021 to 2024. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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John Nelson: BYU DT profile and stats
John Nelson is a DT for BYU. This profile tracks John Nelson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the BYU roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where BYU sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
John Nelson in the news
All newsPreviewIowa State at BYU: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Iowa State visits BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kickoff is 10:15 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-06RecapBYU beat TCU 17-10 (Week 5, 2026)BYU beat TCU 17-10 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Now BYU is 4-0, 2-0 in Big 12 play, and TCU is 2-3, 0-2 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapBYU beat Colorado State 41-23 (Week 3, 2026)BYU beat Colorado State 41-23 at Canvas Stadium. Now BYU is 3-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and Colorado State is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does John Nelson play for?
John Nelson plays for BYU at DT.
What position does John Nelson play?
John Nelson is a DT for BYU.