Navy Midshipmen#- · FB Nelson Smith
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- Former player
Nelson Smith played FB for Navy. In the 2020 season he had 645 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns, 64.5 rushing yards per game over 10 games, 7th nationally. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Nelson Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NAVY | 10 | 128 | 645 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 110.5 |
| 2019 | NAVY | 13 | 115 | 566 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 94.6 |
| 2018 | NAVY | 12 | 78 | 411 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57.1 |
| 2017 | NAVY | 7 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| Career | 42 | 329 | 1639 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 263.9 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2020. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Nelson Smith: Navy FB profile and stats
Nelson Smith is a FB for Navy. This profile tracks Nelson Smith's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Navy roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Navy sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Nelson Smith in the news
All newsPreviewTulsa at Navy: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Tulsa visits Navy at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on CBSSN.2026-10-07RecapAir Force beat Navy 14-9 (Week 5, 2026)Air Force beat Navy 14-9 at Falcon Stadium. Now Air Force is 3-1, and Navy is 1-3, 0-2 in American Conference play.2026-10-03RecapNavy beat Towson 42-15 (Week 1, 2026)Navy beat Towson 42-15 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Now Navy is 1-0, and Towson is 0-2.2026-09-05
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Nelson Smith play for?
Nelson Smith plays for Navy at FB.
What position does Nelson Smith play?
Nelson Smith is a FB for Navy.