Colorado Buffaloes#- · WR Nelson Spruce
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- Former player
Nelson Spruce played WR for Colorado. In the 2015 season he had 89 catches for 1,053 yards and 4 touchdowns, 81.0 receiving yards per game over 13 games, 7th nationally. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Nelson Spruce career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | COLO | 13 | 89 | 1053 | 4 | 0 | 218.8 |
| 2014 | COLO | 12 | 106 | 1198 | 12 | 2 | 303 |
| 2013 | COLO | 12 | 55 | 650 | 4 | 0 | 151.3 |
| 2012 | COLO | 12 | 44 | 446 | 3 | 0 | 107.2 |
| Career | 49 | 294 | 3347 | 23 | 2 | 780.3 |
Season totals, 2012 to 2015. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Nelson Spruce: Colorado WR profile and stats
Nelson Spruce is a WR for Colorado. This profile tracks Nelson Spruce's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Colorado roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Colorado sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Nelson Spruce in the news
All newsRecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapColorado beat Weber State 52-21 (Week 2, 2026)Colorado beat Weber State 52-21 at Folsom Field. Now Colorado is 2-0, and Weber State is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapColorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 (Week 1, 2026)Colorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Now Colorado is 1-0, and Georgia Tech is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Nelson Spruce play for?
Nelson Spruce plays for Colorado at WR.
What position does Nelson Spruce play?
Nelson Spruce is a WR for Colorado.