Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

2018: Saw no action.

2017: Redshirted.

High School: A quarterback from Racine, Wis., Nelson played four seasons of football and three seasons of basketball at Union Grove High School…Named to the honor roll…Played as a quarterback and a 6 msumavericks.com • Minnesota State University Athletics safety as a member of the football team… Named a team captain for his sophomore, junior and senior seasons…Received an all-conference honorable mention as a sophomore after throwing for 1,081 yards and 11 touchdowns…Claimed all-conference and all-area first team honors for his efforts as a junior after completing 61% of his passes for 1,864 yards and 15 touchdowns…He also rushed for 300 yards and 13 touchdowns as he guided his squad to its first playoff appearance since 2009… His 1,864 passing yards during his junior season set a school record and led the conference…Was named the conference Player of the Year after passing for 1,861 yards and 17 touchdowns during his senior season…He also rushed for 562 yards and 15 touchdowns during his senior campaign and he went on to receive an All-State honorable mention.

Personal: Matt is the son of Cory and Tracy Nelson…Born November 17, 1998…Intends to major in business or sport management.