Memphis Tigers#- · DB Dontrell Nelson
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- Former player
Dontrell Nelson played DB for Memphis. In the 2016 season he had 22 tackles and 2 interceptions over 7 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Dontrell Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MEM | 7 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | MEM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2014 to 2016. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Dontrell Nelson: Memphis DB profile and stats
Dontrell Nelson is a DB for Memphis. This profile tracks Dontrell Nelson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Memphis roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Memphis sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Dontrell Nelson in the news
All newsPreviewUAB at Memphis: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: UAB visits Memphis at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN2.2026-10-07RecapMemphis beat Charlotte 59-8 (Week 5, 2026)Memphis beat Charlotte 59-8 at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Now Memphis is 4-1, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Charlotte is 0-5, 0-1 in American Conference play.2026-10-03RecapMemphis beat UT Martin 45-21 (Week 3, 2026)Memphis beat UT Martin 45-21 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Now Memphis is 3-1, and UT Martin is 0-2.2026-09-19
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Dontrell Nelson plays for Memphis at DB.
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Dontrell Nelson is a DB for Memphis.