UTSA Roadrunners#16 · S Willie Nelson
70 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-8
- Weight
- 180 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Longview, TX
Willie Nelson is a S (#16) for UTSA, from Longview, TX. In the 2026 season he has 13 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 18
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 3
Weight 4
Frame 4
Experience 6
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2026 season
13
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Willie Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UTSA | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
45
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs Colorado State | W 59-45 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Texas State | W 31-26 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs UT Rio Grande Valley | W 45-16 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUTSA S: #16
- ClassFreshman
- HometownLongview, TX
Willie Nelson: UTSA S profile and stats
Willie Nelson is a S (#16) for UTSA, from Longview, TX. This profile tracks Willie Nelson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UTSA roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UTSA sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Willie Nelson in the news
All newsPreviewSouth Florida at UTSA: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: South Florida visits UTSA at Alamodome. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-05RecapUTSA edged Rice 16-14 (Week 5, 2026)UTSA edged Rice 16-14 at Rice Stadium. Now UTSA is 4-1, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Rice is 1-4, 0-1 in American Conference play.2026-10-03RecapUTSA beat Colorado State 59-45 (Week 4, 2026)UTSA beat Colorado State 59-45 at Alamodome. Now UTSA is 3-1, and Colorado State is 2-2.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Willie Nelson play for?
Willie Nelson plays for UTSA, wearing #16 at S.
What position does Willie Nelson play?
Willie Nelson is a S for UTSA.
How tall is Willie Nelson?
Willie Nelson is 5-8 and weighs 180 lb.
What year is Willie Nelson in?
Willie Nelson is listed as a freshman on the UTSA roster.
Where is Willie Nelson from?
Willie Nelson is from Longview, TX.
How many tackles does Willie Nelson have?
Willie Nelson has 13 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.