Braydon Nelson

Position:
OL
Ht./Wt.:
6-4 / 321
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Kilgore, TX
High School:
Kilgore HS

2024: Appeared in 12 games with 11 starts as a true freshman … was named to the Pro Football Focus (PFF) FBS All-Freshman team ... started at both right guard and left tackle … blocked for a UNT offensive unit which finished third in the country in total offense … helped the Mean Green finish with the No. 4 passing offense in FBS.

Prior to UNT: Was a standout on the OL at Kilgore HS … named an Honorable Mention All-State selection by the Texas Sports Writers Association ... earned District 9-4A First Team All-District honors in back-to-back seasons … was an Honorable Mention 4A All-State selection by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2022 … helped lead Kilgore to the district title in both 2021 and 2023 … a part of the 2023 team that advanced to the 4A-DI Regional Quarterfinal … also plays basketball and competes on the track and field team … won the Texas 4A State Championship in discus in 2024 and placed fifth in the state meet in 2022.