Yale freshman safety Cameron Nelson brings length, urgency, and downhill tackling upside
Cameron Nelson entered Yale as a 6-foot-2, 205-pound safety with a strong tackle-first profile and elite high-school production, including 224 career tackles and three forced fumbles at Clear Lake High School. Yale listed him as appearing in two games in 2025, and recruiting coverage described him as a hard-hitting defender with a nose for the football and outstanding closing speed. That combination suggests a player built for special teams and eventually downhill, physical safety reps—especially appealing if you want a high-motor defender who plays bigger than his stat line.
