2022 Football Signee Roster
Biography
2020 (JUNIOR – TEXAS TECH)
- Limited to only one game on the season due to a season-ending injury.
- Disappointing end to his season after he was called the best-performing defensive lineman in preseason camp by position coach Paul Randolph.
- Appeared only in the season opener against Houston Baptist (9/12/20), recording four tackles overall.
- One of those was a shared tackle for a loss.
2019 (SOPHOMORE – TEXAS TECH)
- Worked his way into a regular role in the defensive line rotation as a sophomore.
- Saw action in 11 games, finishing with 15 tackles (nine solo), including 2.5 that went for a loss.
- Also notched a sack, one quarterback hurry and a pass breakup.
- Recorded at least two tackles in five different games on the year and three times during Big 12 play.
- Missed only the Kansas game due to injury.
2018 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN – TEXAS TECH)
- Appeared in 10 games as a reserve on the defensive line.
- Ended the season with nine tackles, including one shared takedown that went for a loss.
- Also posted a pass breakup and fumble recovery.
2017 (FRESHMAN)
- Redshirt season ... did not play ... scout team member.
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, Texas
- Named to the first team All-District 13-6A following both his junior and senior seasons at Hendrickson High School.
- Recognized on the All-Central Texas second team by the Austin American-Statesman following his senior campaign
- Recorded 46 tackles and eight sacks as a junior in 2015
- Named a three-star prospect by Rivals, Scout, 247Sports and ESPN
- Ranked as the No. 7 defensive end in Texas by Scout
- Ranked as the 23rd strong side defensive end in the country by Rivals
- Had long list of over 20 scholarship offers before committing to Texas Tech
- Chose Texas Tech over Arkansas, Baylor, Colorado, Houston, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Purdue and SMU.
PERSONAL
Born in Austin, Texas … Son of Irene and Peter Mbanasor ... Older brother, P.J. Mbanasor, was a defensive back at the University of Oklahoma and Louisville … Born on Feb. 10, 1999 … Majoring in Information Assurance.
“Nelson is joining us from Pflugerville, Texas. Nelson is a powerful, hardworking defensive lineman that immediately adds experience and leadership to the D-Line room. A high school teammate of Myles Brooks, we are excited that Nelson is a Louisiana Tech Bulldog.” – Head Coach Sonny Cumbie
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