Rony Nelson
| Cleveland Gladiators | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive Lineman | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 24, 1989 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Miami, Florida | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Miami (FL) Jackson | ||||||||
| College: | Iowa State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |||||||||
Rony Nelson (born January 24, 1989) is a professional American football defensive linemen for the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL). He has also been a member of the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League. He attended the Iowa State University and played for the school's football team. According to the AFL, Nelson stands at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and weighs 266 pounds (121 kg).
Early life
Nelson attended Miami Jackson High School, where he was a soccer player before the football coaches recruited him to play.[1] Upon graduation, Nelson enrolled at Yuba College, where he would continue his football career.[2] Nelson earned a scholarship to Iowa State University, where he played 3 years with the Cyclones football team.
Professional career
Iowa Barnstormers
Nelson was assigned to the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League (AFL), just a few days before their final game of the season. Nelson played linebacker, and recorded one tackle.[3]
Bemidji Axemen
Nelson signed with the Bemidji Axemen in 2014. Nelson recorded 25 tackles and three sacks during his first season with the Axemen.[4] Nelson played in 11 games with the Axemen during the 2015 season, recording 32 tackles. [5] Nelson re-signed with the Axemen for the 2016 season.
Cleveland Gladiators
On February 8, 2016, Nelson was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators.
References
- ↑ "Football Newcomer Update: Rony Nelson". www.cyclones.com. Iowa State University. January 27, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Big 12 recruiting nuggets: Yuba Co. DE Rony Nelson picks ISU". www.espn.go.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. December 16, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ Michael J. Carey (July 29, 2013). "Rony Nelson makes his Debut with the Iowa Barnstormers". www.michaeljcarey.blogspot.com. BlogSpot. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Axemen Re-Sign Two". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. September 22, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Axemen Re-Sign Six". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. November 3, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2015.