T.J. Nelson | Lamar
College Football Player
T.J. Nelson
LamarHeight6' 1"Weight220 lbsExperienceSophomore
7SOLO
0.5Sacks
0Forced Fumbles
0Interceptions
Player Information
PositionLinebacker
Jersey#20
Height6' 1"
Weight220 lbs
BirthplaceCincinnati, OH
CollegeLamar
ClassSophomore
TeamLamar
ConferenceSouthland Conference
SubdivisionFCS
Season2026
StatusActive
Team & College
TeamLamar
ConferenceSouthland Conference
SubdivisionFCS
Home StadiumProvost Umphrey Stadium
LocationTX
LeagueNCAA Football
Next Game
NichollsWeek 4 · John L. Guidry StadiumSeptember 26, 2026 · 4:00 PMESPN+
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Season, Postseason & Career
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense by Season
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Log
| Game | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FF | FR | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 @ Idaho2026 Regular SeasonWeek 2 | W 23-17 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 @ Louisiana2026 Regular SeasonWeek 1 | L 38-7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 vs Abilene Christian2026 Regular SeasonWeek 1 | W 21-14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |