Player Career
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Player Story
Justis Nelson built his college career from 2013 through 2016 as a defensive back from Mesquite, TX wearing No. 31, spending time with Texas Tech. The clearest part of Justis Nelson's career was his defensive production: 59 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, and 12 passes defended across 15 career games in the available record. That gives Justis Nelson's career enough real context without stretching the story beyond the available production.
Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.
Texas Tech
2013-2016
Opening stop
Season Value Progression
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Postseason | Texas Tech | 1 | 20 | — | — |
| 2014 Regular Season | Texas Tech | 0 | — | — | -1 |
| 2015 Regular Season | Texas Tech | 2 | 20 | — | 2 |
| 2016 Regular Season | Texas Tech | 13.5 | 31.7 | 4.2 | 11.5 |
#1 Featured game
vs Louisiana Tech
Week 3 · W 59-45
Win with 2.5 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2.5
Havoc Plays
65 takeover
2.5 disruption/tackle impact with 65 takeover score.
#2
vs Arizona State
Week 1 · W 37-23 · Postseason
1
Havoc Plays
60 takeover
Win with 1 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
1 disruption/tackle impact with 60 takeover score.
#3
@ West Virginia
Week 10 · L 26-31 · Conference game
1
Havoc Plays
60 takeover
Loss with 1 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
1 disruption/tackle impact with 60 takeover score.
#4
@ Oklahoma
Week 8 · L 27-63 · Conference game
1
Havoc Plays
60 takeover
Loss with 1 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
1 disruption/tackle impact with 60 takeover score.
#5
@ TCU
Week 9 · W 27-24 · Conference game
3
Havoc Plays
59.2 takeover
Win with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
3 disruption/tackle impact with 59.2 takeover score.
#1 Season by Season Value
2016 Regular Season · Texas Tech
13.5 primary output · 31.7 efficiency · 4.2 usage
55.6
#2
2015 Regular Season · Texas Tech
44.9
2 primary · 20 efficiency · — usage
#3
2013 Postseason · Texas Tech
42.5
1 primary · 20 efficiency · — usage
4
Impact games
4
Splash games
1
10+ tackle games
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