Healthy, ascending Chattanooga DB with real-playmaking background
After a lost first season at UTC, Jaden Nelson is healthy again and in line to compete for a safety role for the 2026 season, which makes him one to watch for a defense that values versatility and effort. In the 2025 season, he logged 3 tackles in limited action, but his high school profile hints at a more aggressive ceiling: 90 tackles and 4 interceptions as a prep senior, plus all-region honors and team defensive player of the year recognition. If your team wants a physical, upbeat back-end defender with upside and a clean résumé, he fits the mold.
