PJ Nelson
PJ Nelson is a three-star recruit from Cincinnati, OH, out of Princeton (No. 1,133 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Indiana's 9 games this season.
Where Nelson comes from
- Cincinnati, OH
- Princeton
- About 100 miles from Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
- Three-star, No. 1,133 in the 2025 class.
- On the Indiana roster since 2025
Where Nelson fits
Indiana lists 11 linebackers this season.
Indiana linebackers with a game this season
Indiana is 8-1, No. 6 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs USC, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Princeton
Also from Cincinnati, OH
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
Pass share
42.5%
231 pass / 312 run
Plays / game
60.3
9 games
Team sack rate
5.4%
259 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Indiana -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
Indiana has produced 6 All-Conference linebackers and 1 All-American. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Aiden Fisher was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons at Indiana
- 2026 Indiana CignettiYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Indiana CignettiYear 1 · Games –
- High school PrincetonCincinnati, OH · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,133 in the 2025 class. Signed with Indiana.Also from Princeton: Darrion Henry-Young (Virginia), Danny Fortson (Ohio), Phillip Daniels (Ohio State) and 11 more.
2025
- Signed with IndianaThree-star, out of Princeton