2008 Football Roster
Roster
Nelson, Richard

Jersey Number 65
Richard Nelson
- Position:
- Defensive Tackle
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 285
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Palm Beach, Fla
- High School:
- William T. Dwyer HS
- Prev School:
- Allan Hancock CC
Bio
2009: Redshirted during the 2009 season after making the switch to the offensive line following spring practice.
2008: Appeared in nine games...recorded eight tackles...had season-best five stops against Eastern Illinois...returned kickoff seven yards against Austin Peay.
BEFORE MSU: Played two seasons for head coach Chris Durta at Allan Hancock Community College.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played his final two seasons for head coach Jack Daniels at William T. Dwyer High School...helped lead team to back-to-back 11-1 records and district championships...earned all-area and third-team all-state accolades as a senior.
PERSONAL: Full name is Richard Antonio Nelson...born March 4, 1988...son of Ronald and Bernice Nelson...has two brothers, Warren and Doiyon Parson, and one sister, Ann Nelson...majoring in sociology.
2008: Appeared in nine games...recorded eight tackles...had season-best five stops against Eastern Illinois...returned kickoff seven yards against Austin Peay.
BEFORE MSU: Played two seasons for head coach Chris Durta at Allan Hancock Community College.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played his final two seasons for head coach Jack Daniels at William T. Dwyer High School...helped lead team to back-to-back 11-1 records and district championships...earned all-area and third-team all-state accolades as a senior.
PERSONAL: Full name is Richard Antonio Nelson...born March 4, 1988...son of Ronald and Bernice Nelson...has two brothers, Warren and Doiyon Parson, and one sister, Ann Nelson...majoring in sociology.
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