NC State Wolfpack#7 · CB Brian Nelson II
88 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 197 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Pearland, TX
Brian Nelson II is a CB (#7) for NC State, from Pearland, TX. In the 2026 season he has 24 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 3
Interceptions 6
Passes defensed 19
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 6
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 3
Coverage 19
Ball-hawking 6
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 17
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 8
Frame 7
Experience 17
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2026 season
24
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Brian Nelson II career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NCSU | 5 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | NCSU | 11 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | UNT | 12 | 53 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | UNT | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | 30 | 112 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Louisville | W 31-28 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs App State | W 41-31 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Vanderbilt | L 31-35 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 11 | vs Richmond | W 73-0 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | at Virginia | L 8-34 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNC State CB: #7
- ClassSenior
- HometownPearland, TX
Brian Nelson II: NC State CB profile and stats
Brian Nelson II is a CB (#7) for NC State, from Pearland, TX. This profile tracks Brian Nelson II's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the NC State roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where NC State sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Brian Nelson II in the news
All newsPreviewWake Forest at NC State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Wake Forest visits NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium. Kickoff is 12:00 PM ET, on CW.2026-10-07RecapNC State edged Louisville 31-28 (Week 5, 2026)NC State edged Louisville 31-28 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Now NC State is 3-2, 1-1 in ACC play, and Louisville is 2-3, 1-2 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapNC State beat App State 41-31 (Week 4, 2026)NC State beat App State 41-31 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Now NC State is 2-2, 0-1 in ACC play, and App State is 3-1.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Brian Nelson II play for?
Brian Nelson II plays for NC State, wearing #7 at CB.
What position does Brian Nelson II play?
Brian Nelson II is a CB for NC State.
How tall is Brian Nelson II?
Brian Nelson II is 6-0 and weighs 197 lb.
What year is Brian Nelson II in?
Brian Nelson II is listed as a senior on the NC State roster.
Where is Brian Nelson II from?
Brian Nelson II is from Pearland, TX.
How many tackles does Brian Nelson II have?
Brian Nelson II has 24 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.