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Wayne State University Athletics

2026 Football Roster

(C) Douglas Johnson

46 Johnny Nelson

46 Johnny Nelson

  • Position:
    WLB
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    238
  • Letters:
    0
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Detroit, Mich.
  • High School:
    Harper Woods

Summary

Biography

Career Notes:  Appeared in two games as a true freshman in 2025 to retain freshman eligibility ... link to career statistics.

2025:  Played in both games dressed ... did not dress for any of the five home games ... did not travel to the first four road contests ... made collegiate debut on kickoff return at Roosevelt ... saw limited action at linebacker at Northern Michigan, but recorded a tackle for loss ... also played on kickoff return at NMU ... Game-By-Game Statistics.

High School:  A 2025 graduate of Harper Woods High School ... was a four-year letterwinner for coach Rod Oden ... helped the Pioneers to a 20-7 mark over his final two seasons, including a 2023 MHSAA Division 4 state title with a 33-27 victory over Grand Rapids South Christian ... recorded three tackles (2-1), including HWHS lone sack on GRSC's first drive of the game ... served as a team captain as a senior.

Personal:  Full name -- Johnny M. Nelson ... born on March 1, 2007, in Saint John ... son of Quiana Houston and Johnny Nelson ... has a younger brother, Jacob, and an older sister, Elana .. is majoring in Computer Science.

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2026
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Historical Player Information

  • 46

    2025Freshman

    WLB
    5'10" 238 lbs
    46
  • 46

    2026Redshirt Freshman

    WLB
    5'10" 238 lbs
    46