Rodney Nelson is the FCS’s most explosive workhorse back
In the 2025 season, Rodney Nelson emerged as Monmouth’s engine at running back, leading the FCS in rushing and all-purpose yards per game while stacking back-to-back CAA Offensive Player of the Week honors. He is a high-volume, high-impact runner with burst, durability, and real game-breaking ability, highlighted by multiple monster outings and a 244-yard, two-touchdown performance against Bryant. What makes him especially appealing is that he produces beyond just carries, forcing defenses to account for him as a constant explosive threat; he looks like a fit for teams wanting a physical, proven, every-down RB.
