Jordan Nelson #6 – 6’1 185 lb – WR/ILB/Punter – Class of 2020
3.7 GPA
40 yd – 4.75
Other Sports: Track & Field
Twitter: @J_Nelson6
Starting Experience (this will be his 3rd year as a starter)
Coach Comments: Jordan is a tremendous athlete that makes plays on both sides of the ball along with handling all our kicking duties. He had an excellent sophomore season and this year we look forward to him to build on what he has done along with providing a much needed leadership role for us this season. He has tremendous character along with a incredible work ethic.
AWARDS:
2nd Team ILB – 2017 Colonial League Team
Honorable Mention WR – 2017 Colonial League Team
Honorable Mention Punter – 2017 Colonial League Team
2nd Team ILB – 2017 Morning Call Newspaper
2017 – Co-Defensive MVP – Palmerton Football
2017 All EasternPA.com – Class 2A team Honorable Mention ILB
2017 Honorable Mention – Express Times Newspaper – LB/WR/P
All time – single season tackle leader in Palmerton football history. 141 tackles – 2017 season
500 YD club member in receiving yards in a season – (557 yards) 7th all time Palmerton History
35 receptions (2017 season) – 7th all time in Palmerton History
2017 Sophomore film link:
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7051056/599f11462351c50db0607c56
2016 Freshman Highlights
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/7051056/57fbd74b7bddf705a812cef0
2017 Offensive Stats:
35 receptions, 557 yards, 6 touchdowns, avg 15.9 yds per catch
2017 Defensive Stats:
141 Total Tackles; 90 solo; 51 assists, 10 for loss
11.8 average tackles per game
3 QB sacks, 4 QB hurries
1 interception, 1 pass deflection
2 recovered fumbles, 1 was for a TD
Punting Stats:
34.5 average, long 56, 3 inside the 20
