University of Memphis Athletics
2021 Football Roster
vs
Tulane
Nov 7 (Fri)
8 p.m.

Jersey Number 72
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
• 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
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