Texas Tech Red Raiders#- · DB Justis Nelson
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- Former player
Justis Nelson played DB for Texas Tech. In the 2016 season he had 59 tackles over 12 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Justis Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TTU | 12 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | TTU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TTU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 15 | 59 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
Season totals, 2013 to 2016. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Justis Nelson: Texas Tech DB profile and stats
Justis Nelson is a DB for Texas Tech. This profile tracks Justis Nelson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Texas Tech roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Texas Tech sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Justis Nelson in the news
All newsRecapTexas Tech beat Colorado 29-7 (Week 5, 2026)Texas Tech beat Colorado 29-7 at Folsom Field. Now Texas Tech is 5-0, 2-0 in Big 12 play, and Colorado is 2-3, 0-2 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapTexas Tech beat Sam Houston 49-14 (Week 4, 2026)Texas Tech beat Sam Houston 49-14 at Jones AT&T Stadium. Now Texas Tech is 4-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and Sam Houston is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapTexas Tech edged Houston 28-26 (Week 3, 2026)Texas Tech edged Houston 28-26 at Jones AT&T Stadium. Now Texas Tech is 3-0, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and Houston is 2-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play.2026-09-18
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Justis Nelson play for?
Justis Nelson plays for Texas Tech at DB.
What position does Justis Nelson play?
Justis Nelson is a DB for Texas Tech.