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Weston Nielsen

Arizona State
Weston Nielsen

Weston Nielsen

Quarterback
2027 Class
6'2" Height
170 Weight
Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX ) School
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Weston
Nielsen QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX )
|
TX
Westin exploded this season with 3,053 passing yards and 44 touchdowns, showing an elite ability to lead his...
Evaluation by Alin Edouard
Arizona State
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Weston Nielsen is a 6'2" Quarterback in the 2027 class. Nielsen attends Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX ) in Texas. Nielsen's Player Profile was created on March 29, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Weston Nielsen is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Weston
Nielsen QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX )
|
TX
Weston Nielsen
Westin exploded this season with 3,053 passing yards and 44 touchdowns, showing an elite ability to lead his...
Written by Alin Edouard
Arizona State
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Weston
Nielsen QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX )
|
TX
Weston Nielsen
Weston put together a jaw-dropping performance, going 22-of-30 for 550 yards and 7 touchdowns. He showed complete command...
Written by Alin Edouard
Arizona State
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Weston
Nielsen QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX )
|
TX
Weston Nielsen
Weston is a dynamic playmaker whose game blends athleticism, polish, and competitive toughness. He shows excellent burst off...
Written by Alin Edouard
Arizona State
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Weston
Nielsen QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX )
|
TX
Weston Nielsen
Weston Nielsen shows that he’s a natural born quarterback. I had the opportunity to watch him live last...
Written by Alin Edouard
Arizona State
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Weston
Nielsen QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX )
|
TX
Weston Nielsen
Weston is an exceptional talent at quarterback. With his ability to make all the throws on the route...
Written by Marcus Henry
Arizona State
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Weston
Nielsen QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX )
|
TX
Weston Nielsen
Weston Nielsen is another athlete coming out of Bastrop, Texas to keep an eye on in the class...
Written by Alex Boyer
Arizona State
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Westin exploded this season with 3,053 passing yards and 44 touchdowns, showing an elite ability to lead his offense and make game-changing plays. He consistently delivers accurate throws in tight windows, extends plays under pressure, and reads defenses with great anticipation. Westin’s poise in the pocket and ability to make quick decisions allow him to elevate his teammates, while his knack for producing big plays in critical moments makes him a constant threat. Beyond his arm talent, he’s a natural leader, commanding respect on and off the field, and proving he can carry an offense when it matters most.

5 months ago

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Weston put together a jaw-dropping performance, going 22-of-30 for 550 yards and 7 touchdowns. He showed complete command of the offense, spreading the ball around with accuracy and confidence. His deep-ball touch stood out, consistently hitting receivers in stride for big plays, while also showing the patience to take what the defense gave him. Weston’s ability to stay calm under pressure and finish drives in the end zone highlights why he’s such a dangerous quarterback. This type of outing cements him as one of the most explosive playmakers under center.

8 months ago

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Weston is a dynamic playmaker whose game blends athleticism, polish, and competitive toughness. He shows excellent burst off the line, creating immediate separation and forcing defenders to respect his speed. His route running is sharp and purposeful, making him a consistent target in key moments. With strong hands and the ability to adjust to the ball mid air, Weston wins contested catches and thrives in traffic. Add in his vision and elusiveness after the catch, and it’s clear why programs like Arizona, Baylor, Houston, Illinois, and Miami have lined up for his commitment.

9 months ago

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Weston Nielsen Weston Nielsen Weston Nielsen 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX ) | 2027 State TX shows that he’s a natural born quarterback. I had the opportunity to watch him live last season, and he put on a performance that left no doubt about his long term upside. For a young signal-caller, Weston displays poise beyond his years. He commands the offense with confidence, communicates clearly at the line of scrimmage, and plays with the kind of presence you usually only see in upperclassmen.

What stands out most on film and in person is his arm talent. Weston throws with velocity and touch, able to drive the ball into tight windows or layer it over defenders on intermediate and deep throws. He’s comfortable making throws to all areas of the field and doesn’t shy away from taking shots downfield when the opportunity is there. Weston is also athletic enough to run, he rather hurt defenses by standing in the pocket and letting his WR’s go to work. Weston threw for 3,185 Passing Yards and 37 Touchdowns.

1 year ago

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Weston is an exceptional talent at quarterback. With his ability to make all the throws on the route tree and his solid foundation of clean footwork, he’s poised to excel on the field. His arm strength allows him to deliver passes outside the numbers with precision, while his excellent touch on deep balls adds another dimension to his game.

Nielsen’s superb pocket awareness showcases his maturity and understanding of the position. His impressive freshman year, passing for 1,200 yards and 13 touchdowns, is a testament to his skill and potential. With offers from a multitude of respected programs such as Nebraska, Arizona State, Baylor, Houston, Miami, TCU, Oregon, Texas State, and Texas Tech, it’s clear that Nielsen has captured the attention of college football’s elite. His future looks bright as he continues to hone his craft and mature.

2 years ago

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Weston Nielsen Weston Nielsen Weston Nielsen 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Bastrop ( Bastrop , TX ) | 2027 State TX is another athlete coming out of Bastrop, Texas to keep an eye on in the class of 2027. With him having Case Benoit Case Benoit Case Benoit 6'3" | 205 lbs | EDGE Bastrop | 2027 State TX at tight end, you can tell that Weston is surrounded by some top talent as a quarterback. With an ideal frame at 6’1, Weston has proven command over the field as a quarterback. One of the first things that stuck out to me when evaluating Nielsen is his ability to move in and out of the pocket. With his smooth-moving feet, he can set up his throws nicely. Weston can also get the job done on the ground. If he feels pressure, you won’t often see him try and force a ball. Instead, Weston will roll out and scramble, which has been shown to lead to big gains and points. Overall, Weston has proven to be a workhorse in the pocket and has no problem generating offense. Texas High School football better look out for the dynamic duo of Case Benoit Case Benoit Case Benoit 6'3" | 205 lbs | EDGE Bastrop | 2027 State TX at Tight End and Weston at Quarterback, in the future.

3 years ago

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