HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-Big Nine honorable mention at Chiawana (Wash.) HS under coach Doug Hughes…Was a three-year varsity performer and a two-time captain…Won the 2012 Big Nine Spring Student-Athlete Award, USMC Distinguished Athlete Award…Also competed in gymnastics and cheerleading.

 

PERSONAL: Born July 21, 1994 in Kennewick, Wash. to Rod and Audrey Nelson…Has three brothers, Kyle, Zach and Jaren…Brother Kyle plays football at Shasta College…Hobbies include movies, shopping, working with kids and sports…Plans to major in Biology at LCSC.