Keenan Nelson Jr.
- position DB
- height 6-1
- weight 205
- class Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown Philadelphia, Pa.
- High school St. Joseph's Prep
- position DB
- height 6-1
- weight 205
- class Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown Philadelphia, Pa.
- High school St. Joseph's Prep
Keenan Nelson Jr. Bio
Redshirt freshman defensive back… physically developed player with a great frame and length… looks to take the next step… has an opportunity to be a starter and help on special teams… plays nickel and could also help at safety.
2022 (Freshman)
Appeared in four games as a true freshman, including a start in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Notre Dame at the nickel position… credited with four tackles and one quarterback hurry… saw action against Georgia State, Georgia and Clemson before getting the start in the bowl game… all of his stats came in the bowl game… retained his redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep School in Philadelphia, Pa. in 2022… the Hawks went 11-3 and reached the state 6A title game in 2021 under head coach Tim Roken… selected for the All-American Bowl… considered the sixth-best prospect in Pennsylvania, the No. 17 safety in the country and ranked 221 overall in the 247Sports Composite… rated the eighth-best player in the state and the 27th-best cornerback in the country according to Rivals… rated No. 164 on the ESPN300 list.
PERSONAL
Keenan Fritzgerald Nelson Jr. was born January 22, 2004… is a sport and entertainment management major.
