Javon Nelson

Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-3
Weight:
275
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
High School:
Riverdale HS

2021 (Freshman)

• Redshirted

Prior to Memphis/Personal

• Three-star prospect and the No. 18 overall recruit in Tennessee according to the 247Sports composite ratings
• Had 61 tackles with 15 tackles for loss as a senior at Riverdale High School
• Helped Riverdale compile a 10-3 record and reach the Class 6A quarterfinals in 2020, the school's best season in a decade
• Also considered Arkansas, North Carolina State, Vanderbilt, Virginia and Virginia Tech before choosing Memphis