Matthew Nelson
Matthew Nelson
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Colton Edwards | Prep Redzone Scout
Matthew Nelson Matthew Nelson 6'5" | 215 lbs | EDGE Bryant | 2026 State AR , the Oklahoma commit, continues to dominate off the edge. His X-Factor is his motor. Nelson will need to play sideline-to-sideline against one of the best teams in the state of Arkansas (Conway). His length, hand placement, and counter moves allow him to quickly create leverage, shed blocks, and make plays at the LOS or backfield.
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Matthew Nelson Matthew Nelson 6'5" | 215 lbs | EDGE Bryant | 2026 State AR is an Oklahoma commit. He utilizes his length and athletic ability to be effective off the EDGE. Nelson plays sideline-to-sideline, showcasing his relentless motor to chase down ball carriers. His length, hand placement, and counter moves allow him to quickly create leverage, shed blocks, and make plays at the LOS or backfield.
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Matthew Nelson Matthew Nelson 6'5" | 215 lbs | EDGE Bryant | 2026 State AR continues to rise and rake in the offers, including his latest from Missouri and Mississippi State. He utilizes his length and athletic ability to be effective off the EDGE. Nelson plays sideline-to-sideline, showcasing his relentless motor to chase down ball carriers. He displays good upfield burst off the snap, often creating pressure in the pocket. His length, hand placement, and counter moves allow him to quickly create leverage, shed blocks, and make plays at the LOS or backfield. He’ll be playing on Saturday’s.
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Matthew Nelson Matthew Nelson 6'5" | 215 lbs | EDGE Bryant | 2026 State AR ‘s recruitment has been impressive lately, receiving four offers since the beginning of March. He’s not only rising in our rankings but also gaining national attention. His length and athletic ability are impressive along with the ability and awareness to contain the EDGE. Nelson plays sideline-to-sideline, showcasing his relentless motor to the football to chase down ball carriers. He displays good upfield burst off the snap, often creating pressure into the pocket. His length, hand placement, and counter moves allow him to create leverage, shed blocks quickly, and make plays at the LOS or in the backfield.
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Matthew Nelson Matthew Nelson 6'5" | 215 lbs | EDGE Bryant | 2026 State AR is on the rise and has been excelling in recruitment recently. His length and athletic ability are impressive, and he also demonstrates the ability to contain the edge. Nelson plays sideline-to-sideline, showcasing his relentless motor to the football. He displays good upfield burst off the snap, often creating pressure into the pocket. His length, hand placement, and counter moves allow him to create good leverage, shed blocks quickly, and make plays at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield.
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Read EvaluationColton Edwards | Prep Redzone Scout
Matthew Nelson is a lengthy and athletic EDGE rusher who can contain the outside. He plays sideline-to-sideline, showcasing his relentless motor. Nelson displays a good upfield burst, often creating pressure into the pocket. His length, hand placement, and counter moves allow him to create good leverage, shed blocks quickly, and make plays at the line of scrimmage or in the backfield. They face Pulaski Academy this week.
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