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Garrett Nelson
Nelson with the San Antonio Brahmas in 2024
No. 42 – Seattle Seahawks
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-03-01) March 1, 2000 (age 26)
Scottsbluff, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolScottsbluff
(Scottsbluff, Nebraska)
CollegeNebraska (2019–2022)
NFL draft2023 (undrafted)
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Garrett Nelson (born March 1, 2000)[1] is an American professional football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He has also played for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).

Early life

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Nelson was born on March 1, 2000, to Chris and Holli Nelson.[2] While attending Scottsbluff High School, he played defensive end for the football team. Across three seasons, Nelson recorded 150 tackles, 26 tackles-for-loss, and 18 sacks.[2] He was a finalist for the 2018 high school Butkus Award, and was named to the Nebraska All-State team.[2] As a three-star recruit coming out of high school, he committed to playing college football at Nebraska.[3]

College career

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In 2019, Nelson played in 11 games and logged 15 tackles playing at outside linebacker.[2] In 2020, he totaled 30 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, and one and a half sacks in eight starts.[2] Nelson started every game in 2021, posting 57 tackles, 11.5 tackles-for-loss, and five sacks.[2] During his final year of college in 2022, Nelson had a career-high 65 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss, and five and a half sacks in addition to two passes deflected, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m)		248 lb
(112 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 6+3⁄4 in
(2.00 m)		4.93 s1.66 s2.77 s4.18 s7.24 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		22 reps
All values from Pro Day[4]

Miami Dolphins

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After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Nelson was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023.[5] On August 28, Nelson was released by the Dolphins during final preseason roster cuts.[6]

Cincinnati Bengals

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On September 6, Nelson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad.[7] On September 23, Nelson was released from the practice squad.[8]

San Antonio Brahmas

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Nelson was a member of the UFL's San Antonio Brahmas during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, logging 24 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two and a half sacks, and two forced fumbles over the course of seventeen games played.[9][10]

Denver Broncos (first stint)

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On July 31, 2025, Nelson was signed by the Denver Broncos following an injury to Johnny Walker Jr.[10] On August 26, he was waived as a part of final roster cutdowns.[11]

New Orleans Saints

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On September 4, Nelson signed to the Saints' practice squad after an injury to Chase Young.[12] On October 7, Nelson's practice squad contract was terminated.[13]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

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On October 14, Nelson signed with the Broncos' practice squad.[14] On October 28, Nelson was released from the practice squad.[15] Two weeks later, he was signed back onto the practice squad.[16] On January 19, 2026, he was released from the practice squad again.[17] On January 27, Nelson signed a reserve/futures contract with the Broncos.[18] On May 8, he was waived by the Broncos.[19]

Seattle Seahawks

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On August 4, 2026, Nelson signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[20]

Personal life

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Nelson's father was a two-time All-American college wrestler at Nebraska.[2]

References

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  1. ↑ "Garrett Nelson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Garrett Nelson - Football 2019". University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  3. ↑ Goehring, Preston (December 20, 2018). "'I always wanted to be a Husker': Scottsbluff's Nelson officially signs". The Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  4. ↑ "2023 Draft Scout Garrett Nelson - DE - Nebraska". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Sign 21 Undrafted College Free Agents". Miami Dolphins. May 12, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  6. ↑ Grindley, Wyatt (August 28, 2023). "Dolphins Officially Release 14 Players". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ Bredeson, Evan (September 6, 2023). "Former Husker signed to NFL practice squad". Cornhuskers Wire. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Bengals Roster Moves: QB Signed to Practice Squad, DE Released". Bengals.com. September 23, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Garrett Nelson". The UFL. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  10. 1 2 DiLalla, Aric (July 31, 2025). "Broncos sign OLB Garrett Nelson, place OLB Johnny Walker on IR". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 26, 2026). "Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-player roster limit". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ Sigler, John (September 4, 2025). "New Orleans Saints add depth to the practice squad after Chase Young injury". Saints Wire. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  13. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". New Orleans Saints. October 7, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  14. ↑ Heath, Jon (October 14, 2025). "A familiar face returns: Broncos sign ex-UFL pass rusher to practice squad". Broncos Wire. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  15. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (October 29, 2025). "Broncos sign TE Marcedes Lewis, QB Sam Ehlinger to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  16. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (November 12, 2025). "Broncos designate LB Garret Wallow for return from IR, sign DE Garrett Nelson to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  17. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (January 19, 2026). "Broncos designate RB J.K. Dobbins for return from IR, sign QB Ben DiNucci to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  18. ↑ Tomasson, Chris (January 27, 2026). "Broncos sign OLB Garrett Nelson to futures contract". Denver Gazette. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  19. ↑ Tomasson, Chris (May 8, 2026). "Broncos sign 13 college free agents, waive Garrett Nelson, Marques Cox". Denver Gazette. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Seahawks Sign Outside Linebacker Garrett Nelson". Seahawks.com. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
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