Rony Nelson
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| Position: | Defensive Lineman | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Date of birth: | January 24, 1989 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Miami, Florida | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| College: | Iowa State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| Career Arena statistics | |||||||||
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |||||||||
Rony Nelson (born January 24, 1989) is a professional American football defensive linemen who is currently a free agent. He has also been a member of the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League. He attended the Iowa State University and played for the school's football team. According to the AFL, Nelson stands at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and weighs 266 pounds (121 kg).
Early life
Nelson attended Miami Jackson High School, where he was a soccer player before the football coaches recruited him to play.[1] Upon graduation, Nelson enrolled at Yuba College, where he would continue his football career.[2] Nelson earned a scholarship to Iowa State University, where he played 3 years with the Cyclones football team.
Professional career
Iowa Barnstormers
Nelson was assigned to the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League (AFL), just a few days before their final game of the season. Nelson played linebacker, and recorded one tackle.[3]
Bemidji Axemen
Nelson signed with the Bemidji Axemen in 2014. Nelson recorded 25 tackles and three sacks during his first season with the Axemen.[4] Nelson played in 11 games with the Axemen during the 2015 season, recording 32 tackles. [5] Nelson re-signed with the Axemen for the 2016 season.
Cleveland Gladiators
On February 8, 2016, Nelson was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators. On March 9, 2016, Nelson was placed on reassignment.
References
- ↑ "Football Newcomer Update: Rony Nelson". www.cyclones.com. Iowa State University. January 27, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Big 12 recruiting nuggets: Yuba Co. DE Rony Nelson picks ISU". www.espn.go.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. December 16, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ Michael J. Carey (July 29, 2013). "Rony Nelson makes his Debut with the Iowa Barnstormers". www.michaeljcarey.blogspot.com. BlogSpot. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Axemen Re-Sign Two". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. September 22, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Axemen Re-Sign Six". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. November 3, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.