The size you see on Nelson’s Prep Redzone Dakotas profile is legit and if you roll the tape you’ll see it quickly. Thus far, Nelson just holds one NAIA offer which is mind-blowing in March for an athlete with his measurables and athletic ability. He has the big play ability you want with his hands and has almost man vs. boys instincts as an EDGE rusher on the other side of the football as a tackler and getting off blocks at the 9-man level. The 6’8 215 pound tight end has sound 1v1 ability as not only does he overmatch them from a size profile, but the athleticism that Nelson boosts with his hands are almost video game like at times. Talked to one D1 recruiter and he agreed, he should be on more recruiting boards in the Midwest.

8 receptions, 143 receiving yards, two touchdowns

The floodgates have started to open for Dunseith 2027 target Nelson Decoteau Nelson Decoteau 6'8" | 215 lbs | TE/EDGE Dunseith | 2027 State ND . He just took a gameday visit last week to NDSU and since then has gotten more Missouri Valley schools in the Dakotas that have caught wind of his skillsets and size. He had another stellar week last week and is getting more twitchy off the snap from the top of his route. Yes, it’s clear that it takes asmall-gang of defenders to get Nelson down after contact and that shows evident on tape where you see five defenders still struggle to get him to the turf. You can tell the confidence Nelson is growing with his hands surely, as one that I suspect will not be a small town hidden gem for long.

The big games keep coming for Dunseith 2027 tight end Nelson Decoteau Nelson Decoteau 6'8" | 215 lbs | TE/EDGE Dunseith | 2027 State ND . In Week 4 he went for six receptions and 131 receiving yards for the Dragons offense. Yes, you will see the absurd wingspan on the 6’8 215 pounder on the first clip as I would love to know what that number is at the moment as it one of the longest ones I have seen in the Dakotas surely in this 2027 class. Nelso also appears to have soft hands but still with plenty of upside as a route-runner that boosts the fluidity to get even smoother.