Willie Nelson III
Willie Nelson III is a safety at UTSA, from Longview, TX, who has not played in UTSA's 8 games this season.
Where Nelson comes from
- Longview, TX
- Longview
- About 300 miles from Alamodome
Where Nelson fits
UTSA lists 26 defensive backs this season.
UTSA defensive backs with a game this season
UTSA is 7-1. Next: at Florida Atlantic, Thu Nov 5.
Similar players
Also from Longview, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Traylor
Pass share
46.7%
247 pass / 282 run
Plays / game
66.1
8 games
Team sack rate
4.1%
271 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
Willie Nelson III is now graded as a developmental piece in the defensive backfield for UTSA.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Developing
Grades highest in speed and play recognition.
UTSA has produced 10 All-Conference defensive backs. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Zah Frazier went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Joined UTSA in 2026
- 2026 UTSA TraylorYear 1 · Games –
- High school LongviewLongview, TX