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Josh Nelsen

  • Class
    1994
  • Induction
    2010
  • Sport(s)
    Football

Was the only wide receiver listed among the eight finalists for the 1994 Harlon Hill Award (top player in NCAA Division II)...Finished 1994 ranked ninth in NCAA Division II in receiving yards per game at 103.2 with 57 catches for 1,135 yards and 14 touchdowns...Named Player of the Week by Sports Illustrated, The Football Gazette and the North Central Conference after establishing a school record with 220 yards on seven catches, including touchdown receptions of 29, 63 and 43 yards in MSU’s 41-28 win over 16th-ranked Northern Colorado. Also returned an onside kick 42 yards for a touchdown in that win over UNC...His four touchdowns in a game tied a school record...Finished career holding 16 school records including career receptions (174), career reception yards (3,484) and career TD receptions (37)...Completed career with NCC record for career TD receptions (29) and ranked second in reception yards (2,936) and third in receptions (142)...Named to three All-American teams in 1994...Had 15 100-plus receiving yard games.
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