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Zach Nelson
WR · SO · Southern Utah Thunderbirds

Zach Nelson

WR SO Southern Utah
About Nelson Updated Jun 26, 2026

Southern Utah WR with Elite Speed and Resilient Drive

Zach Nelson, a 6'1", 190-lb WR for Southern Utah Thunderbirds, stands out with an elite 4.67-second 40-yard dash and 285-lb bench press, showcasing rare speed-strength balance. Though he suffered a season-ending injury in 2019 that limited him to six games (13 catches), his intensity and work ethic have propelled him back as a key contributor. Nelson’s personality is marked by relentless grit and team-first mentality, making him a high-fit WR for any program seeking speed, resilience, and leadership. Why care? He’s a game-changer who turns speed into impact and injury setbacks into comeback stories[1][4][8].

Schedule

DNA

2020

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Stats

2020

Percentile among FCS WRs — a longer bar ranks higher

16
Receiving Yards
551st of 655 WRs
0
Receiving Touchdowns
294th of 655 WRs
1
Receptions
566th of 655 WRs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
20201116016
2019613200315.4

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