#30
PJ Nelson
Returning to Indiana for 2026
Cincinnati, Ohio → Princeton
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Indiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Indiana
Returning around him
- 8 Indiana players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (17 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Indiana · Last season: 16-0 (AP #1) · Talent rank #72 · 2026 recruiting class #29
Background
2025 (Freshman Season) Season: Appeared in two games ... Made collegiate debut against UCLA (10/25) ... One of 12 true freshmen to make collegiate debut. UCLA (10/25): Made collegiate debut on offense in the fourth quarter. at Maryland (11/1): First collegiate tackle came on kickoff coverage. Pre...
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