Tony Nelson
Senior offensive lineman on Minnesota's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 325 lb · Tracy, MN · Tracy-Milroy-Balaton
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1316 nationally · Signed with Minnesota
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 offensive lineman on Minnesota's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Minnesota in 2022.
Tony Nelson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2022
- Signed with Minnesota3-star out of Tracy
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
P.J. Fleck
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Minnesota -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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Minnesota has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 1989. Greg Johnson was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Minnesota
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Minnesota
Returning around him
- 65% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 Minnesota player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (19 in / 20 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Minnesota · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #41 · 2026 recruiting class #28
Background
PRONUNCIATION Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. Tony Nelson's Minnesota Track & Field Bio HONORS: Academic All-Big Ten (2025, 2024, 2023) 2025 • JUNIOR SEASON: Played in nine games and started the final two games of the season at right guard. Game-by-Game: Competed against Buffalo • bloc...