2008: Redshirted.

Prior to A&M-Commerce: Earned first-team all-district honors at tight end as a senior at O’Connor High School...an instrumental part in the team’s 2007 district championship...hauled in 13 receptions for 159 yards as a senior...played linebacker as a freshman and sophomore...recorded 81 tackles, 19 TFL, two forced fumbles and five sacks as a sophomore.

Personal: Born January 24, 1990...son of Michael and Diana Nielsen.