Sophomore
Outfield - OF
Height: 6-0
Weight: 165
Bats/Throws - L/R
Hometown: Glyndon, Minn.

High School: D-G-F HS ('08)
Major: Undecided

Personal: Letter winner in Football, Basketball and Baseball...All-Conference and All-Section...son of Dale and Mary Kay...hobbies include hunting, snowmobiling, beach volleyball and going to the lakes.

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? “Rich tradition ."

___________________________The NELSON File

Nickname: Nelly

One word that best describes me: Outgoing

Favorite place to visit:  Mexico

Favorite food: Tacos, Wings

Favorite restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings

Favorite movies: 300, All the Rocky's, Gladiator

Favorite TV Show: Law and Order SVU , Sportscenter

Favorite musical groups: Usher

Favorite book: Where the Red Fern Grows

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Baseball

What is the best gift you ever received: An autographed picture for my golden birthday from Kirby Puckett

The three people I would most like to meet: Michael Jordan, Kirby Puckett, A-Rod

Biggest inluence on my football career: My dad

Greatest personal sports moment: Walk off homerun

If I were to play another sport it would be: Beach Volleyball

Favorite pro sports team: Twins

My dream job is: Pro Athelte

Before each game I: Listen to music

What is your greatest fear? Failure

One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Travel

If I could be on any TV reality show it would be: Pro vs. Joes

This summer I: Played baseball and worked