Tommy Nelson
Sophomore safety on Utah's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 193 lb · Salt Lake City, UT · Olympus HS
The story
Sophomore safety on Utah's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
The full story, with sourcesFrom Salt Lake City, UT.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Morgan Scalley
Pass share
44.4%
91 pass / 114 run
Plays / game
68.3
3 games
Team sack rate
2.1%
97 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
Tommy Nelson plays defensive back for Utah.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Utah has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-Americans. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Clark Phillips III was one of them, an All-American.
Background
2025: Was a member of the active roster but did not see game action. High School: Lettered in football for four years at Olympus HS Earned second-team all-state honors. Ended his high school career as his school's all-time leader in receiving touchdowns. Personal: Son of Ryan and Sarah…
The secondary · Utah
- #23Jackson Bennee62 tackles · 2025
- #11Elijah Reed44 tackles · 2025
- #5James Chenault32 tackles · 2025
- #9Elijah Davis28 tackles · 2025
- #38Tommy Nelsonno box-score line yet
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