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Cole
Nelson
#17
Defensive Lineman
Birthplace
Johns Creek, GA
Overview
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Stats
Bio
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Stats
Defense
season
Team
2021
VT
2022
VT
2023
VT
2024
VT
Career
TOT
SOLO
AST
PD
SACK
FF
INT
YDS
TD
5
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
23
7
16
1
2
0
0
0
0
27
8
19
0
4.5
1
0
0
0
36
11
25
0
2.5
1
0
0
0
91
30
61
1
9
2
0
0
0
Rushing
season
Team
2023
VT
Career
CAR
YDS
AVG
TD
LNG
1
18
18.0
0
18
1
18
18.0
0
18
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Cole Nelson makes timely sack vs. Virginia
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Cole Nelson makes timely sack vs. Virginia Tech
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Cole Nelson with a Sack vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
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