Jashawn Nelson is a linebacker at Northern Illinois, from Fort Wayne, IN, who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Nelson comes from
- Fort Wayne, IN
- About 200 miles from Huskie Stadium
Where Nelson fits
Northern Illinois lists 10 linebackers this season.
Northern Illinois linebackers with a game this season
Northern Illinois is 0-8. Next: at San José State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Also from Fort Wayne, IN
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rob Harley
Pass share
53.1%
266 pass / 235 run
Plays / game
62.6
8 games
Team sack rate
8.0%
301 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
Jashawn Nelson is now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker for Northern Illinois.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in tackling and hit power.
Northern Illinois has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Sutton Smith went on to the NFL out of this room (2019).
Joined Northern Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 1 · Games –
