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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.
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.
