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    Robert Nelson

    Player Profile
    Class:
    RS Senior

    Hometown:
    Lakeland, Fla.

    High School:
    North Gwinnett HS

    Last College:
    Louisiana-Monroe

    Height / Weight:
    5-11 / 169

    Position:
    DB

    Birthdate:
    02/16/1990

    12/10/2012

    ASU Football Closes Out 2012 Season Versus Navy in Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl

    The Sun Devils will play the Midshipmen on Dec. 29 and can be watched on ESPN2.

    11/24/2012

    NOTES: Arizona State 41, Arizona 34

    Grice led the team with three touchdowns, Magee with 17 tackles

    11/23/2012

    Sun Devils Top Wildcats in Tucson, 41-34

    Arizona State used a valiant fourth quarter comeback to down its in-state rivals and bring the Territorial Cup back to Tempe.

    10/11/2012

    NOTES: Arizona State 51, Colorado 17

    Notes from the game

    09/17/2012

    QUOTES:Todd Graham Weekly Press Conference

    Head coach Todd Graham answers questions about last Saturday's game against Mizzou and starting Pac-12 conference play against Utah this week.

    ASU football's Robert Nelson fulfilling 'calling' in secondary (Arizona Republic/April 5, 2012)

    ASU: A transfer from UL-Monroe...very quick in short movements and is an instinctual player...able to jump and adjust his body to make a play on the ball...very natural when working on the line of scrimmage and in zone coverage.

    2012: Saw action in all 13 games on the season, getting his first and only start in the Territorial Cup against Arizona (11/23)...played a significant role at defensive back, especially in the latter part of the season...after grabbing an interception against Colorado (10/11), he notched back-to-back games with an interception to conclude the season against Arizona as well as Navy in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (12/29)...had a monster game in the Territorial Cup, breaking up three passes to go along with his interception and four tackles...had 16 total tackles on the year (13 solo) to go along with one tackle for loss coming against Illinois (9/8).

    2011: Spent season redshirting due to NCAA transfer rules; was a valuable member of the scout team.

    2010: Played in all 12 games for the Warhawks...totaled 45 tackles and 10 assists for the season...had an interception at WKU and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown...had two interceptions on the year.

    2009: Played in eight games as a true freshman...finished the season with six tackles, including a season-high three against Middle Tennessee...blocked an extra point at Kentucky...had tackles against Texas Southern, Kentucky and WKU...played in seven games for the UL-Monroe basketball team.

    High School: Was a three-sport all-region performer for the North Gwinnett HS...earned first team all-region in football for a team that finished 13-2 and a berth in the state championship game....totaled 26 tackles including 14 solo tackles...broke up a team-high 15 passes...intercepted three passes and returned two for touchdowns...scored two touchdowns on kick returns...holds the school record for the longest interception return of 88 yards and the longest kick return of 98 yards...lettered twice in basketball and track & field.

    Personal: Full name is Robert Chevis Nelson...born on Feb. 16, 1990 in Lakeland, Fla...son of Carlene Gray and Robert Nelson Sr...has a brother Aaron, and two sisters Ulexia and Yalonda...a cousin, Ricky Barnum is a three-year letterman on the University of Michigan Wolverines...major is Criminal Justice/Sociology.

    CAREER STATISTICS

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