Keenan Nelson Jr. brings SEC-tested depth and special-teams juice to Ohio State
Keenan Nelson Jr. is a seasoned, physically developed defensive back who earned early starts at South Carolina, including at nickel, and flashed with nine tackles, a tackle for loss, and a blocked punt return touchdown in the 2023 season; at Ohio State, he’s been valued mostly as experienced depth and a special-teams contributor, appearing in 12 games in 2024 and 17 overall for the Buckeyes without recording defensive stats. His appeal is versatility, length, and proven special-teams impact, but he is more of a reliable role player than a headline-grabbing stat producer.[4][11][14]
