Jack Nelson (offensive tackle)

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Jack Nelson
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Nelson in 2024
No. 69 – Atlanta Falcons
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2002-01-15) January 15, 2002 (age 23)
Stoughton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:314 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Stoughton (WI)
College: Wisconsin (2020–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: 7th round, 218th pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jack Nelson (born January 15, 2002) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the Falcons in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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Early life

Nelson attended Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He was rated as a five-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. [1] [2]

College career

Nelson was redshirted as a freshman in 2020 and appeared in one game against Michigan. [3] In 2021, he started all 13 games for the Badgers at right guard and earned honorable mention all-Big Ten Conference honors. [4] [5] During the 2022 season, Nelson started all 12 games at left tackle for Wisconsin. [6] In the 2023 season, he started all 13 games for the Badgers at left tackle. [7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span Bench press
6 ft 7 in
(2.01 m)		314 lb
(142 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		23 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [8] [9]

Nelson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 218th pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft. [10]

Personal life

Nelson (right) in 2024, photographed with his brother Barrett and his father Todd Forever Badgers Brunch (54155735175) (1).jpg
Nelson (right) in 2024, photographed with his brother Barrett and his father Todd

Nelson's father Todd played as an offensive tackle for the Wisconsin Badgers, and his younger brother Barrett is also an offensive tackle for Wisconsin. [11]

References

  1. ↑ Temple, Jesse (January 29, 2020). "Why Wisconsin 5-star signee Jack Nelson could become the next great lineman at 'O-line U'". The Athletic. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ Bartholomew, Colten (December 18, 2019). "Offensive linemen Jack Nelson, Trey Wedig lead the way for Badgers' 2020 class of recruits". Wisconsin State-Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Jack Nelson". Wisconsin University Athletics. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Potrykus, Jeff (November 29, 2023). "Tanor Bortolini, Jack Nelson must decide whether to enter NFL draft or return to Wisconsin". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ Nesbitt, Mark (August 12, 2022). "Stoughton's Jack and Barrett Nelson reunited with Badgers". Stoughton News. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ Heilprin, Zach (December 27, 2023). "WISCONSIN LEFT TACKLE JACK NELSON TO RETURN FOR SENIOR YEAR". WOZN. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  7. ↑ Potrykus, Jeff (December 27, 2023). "Jack Nelson returning to Wisconsin for 2024 season". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Jack Nelson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Jack Nelson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ Waack, Terrin (April 26, 2025). "Falcons select Jack Nelson with No. 218 pick in 2025 NFL Draft". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  11. ↑ Lucas, Mike (September 2023). "Badgers football's Jack Nelson says 'it's time ... to start winning'". The Cap Times. Retrieved March 19, 2024.


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