2011 Football Roster
Thomas Nelson
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 205
- Prev School:
- Robert E. Lee HS (Bridgton)
- Hometown:
- Staunton, Va.
An Inside Look from the Coaching Staff • Has been an integral part of special teams in the past • May be the fastest linebacker on the team • Sidelined by injury during the spring 2011 (Jr.) • Played in six games in a reserve role as a linebacker • Made six tackles (four solo, two assisted), with 1.5 tackles for a loss • Totaled two tackles, including 0.5 tackles for a loss, against Kentucky Wesleyan • Recorded three stops, with one tackle for a loss, versus Gardner-Webb 2010 (R-So.) • Did not see any time on the field during the season 2009 (So.) • Redshirted Previous School • Transferred to Liberty from Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton, Maine • Finished the year with interceptions and a touchdown as a safety Prep • Graduate of Robert E. Lee High School • Four-year letterwinner • Three-time all-district honoree • 39 tackles and two interceptions as a sophomore • 98 tackles and two interceptions, to go along with 16 receptions and a touchdown as a junior • 85 tackles and two interceptions as a senior, while adding 20 catches and five receiving touchdowns • All-region outside linebacker as a senior Personal • Birthday is Sept. 15 • Interdisciplinary studies major
