St. Thomas LB Caden Nelson brings veteran toughness, high-motor production, and special-teams value
Nelson is a sturdy, experienced linebacker who flashed real reliability in 2024, playing in six games and posting 36 tackles, including an eight-tackle peak against Stetson, after logging 10 games, a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery in 2023. At 6-2, 246, he profiles as a physical, assignment-sound defender with a proven football background—he was a two-time first-team all-state linebacker in high school and a team captain—so he fits best for teams that want a disciplined, contact-ready player who can steady a defense and contribute immediately in a competitive linebacker room.
