'09 GA LB Robert Nelson

[rexvol]

'09 GA LB Robert Nelson

Outside linebacker
Stone Mountain (GA) Stone Mountain

Ht: 6-foot-0
Wt: 205 lbs
Forty: 4.59 secs
Bench max: 350 pounds
Vertical: 34 inches
Class: 2009 (High School)


LB Robert Nelson (6-0 205) of Stone Mountan, GA attended USC's camp Friday, and the Gamecocks sit in a very good shape with him. "They sent me on a tour of the campus and I fell in love with the campus," Nelson said. "Everything looked really clean. I got a feel for the coaches and I liked them a lot. I've always been told that coming out of a Steve Spurrier program is one of the best things a young man can do in his life." Nelson said USC his current favorite with Auburn second on his list and Tennessee third. He attended an Auburn camp earlier in the summer. He also has offers from West Virginia, Troy and Louisiana Tech and is also getting interest from Purdue, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Memphis. Nelson had a huge senior season setting a Georgia single season record with 176 tackles from his middle linebacker spot. "I believe I was born to play linebacker," Nelson said. "Tackling is my specialty. I know how not to run the long way to the ball."

 

[cwil74`]

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Hadn't heard anything about him recently. Looks interesting.

 

[All Vol 14]

Is he visiting this weekend?

 

[gainesvol82]

That's what I'm talking about! Out of nowhere.

 

[cwil74`]

The AJC seems to think he's visiting.

 

[gainesvol82]

Sounds like they think he's committing.

 

[cwil74`]

“He likes Tennessee. He’s been up there a couple of times, and the coaches tell him he is pretty much the best linebacker they’ve seen.”

That tells me a lot about him. I trust our coaches.

 

[tennessee391]

that came out of the no where

 

[cwil74`]

I'm hoping Kiffin also has a couple "big ugly" surprises for us Wednesday.

 

[smowkee]

Talk about flying under the radar??? Who knew??

 

[UT4EVER]

“He will probably commit to Tennessee during his visit,” Stone Mountain coach Charles Reeves said. “Auburn is trying to get a shot at him also.”

Reeves said the 6-foot, 210-pound senior is currently on an official visit to Tennessee-Chattanooga. He is leaving for Knoxville on Friday.

:unsure:

 

[First&Tenn]

:unsure:

Coach O watches mountains of tape. Maybe they unearthed a jewel.

Besides, his coach says Auburn is after him too.

 

[UT4EVER]

Coach O watches mountains of tape. Maybe they unearthed a jewel.

Besides, his coach says Auburn is after him too.

Im not questioning his talent.... I just found it odd that he would be visiting the Mocs considering the others that have offered.

 

[TRIONZ VOL]

WOW! a lil curve ball eh?

 

[OHvol40]

he has been offered from some pretty good programs

 

[SpringBokVol]

Surprising that Georgia is not after him.

 

[gainesvol82]

Im not questioning his talent.... I just found it odd that he would be visiting the Mocs considering the others that have offered.

That makes me wonder if he's expected to qualify. Several other small schools on his list too.

 

[UT4EVER]

Surprising that Georgia is not after him.

or Georgia Tech.... Especially coming from Stone Mountain.

 

[UT4EVER]

That makes me wonder if he's expected to qualify. Several other small schools on his list too.

I agree....

But

Nelson, a four-year starter, finished with 383 tackles and 24 sacks. He has a 3.4 grade-point average.

 

[gainesvol82]

I agree....

But

Maybe not. He seems impressive. Still can't understand why he flew so far under the radar.

 

[TRIONZ VOL]

surely they didn't just miss him...............would they? (GA/GT)

 

[OHvol40]

maybe a case like "Z" Mason?

 

[UT4EVER]

surely they didn't just miss him...............would they? (GA/GT)

Who knows.

But this is a pretty strong statement:

“He likes Tennessee. He’s been up there a couple of times, and the coaches tell him he is pretty much the best linebacker they’ve seen.”

After the Boyd/Thigpen situations, I don't think our staff would blow smoke up anyone's arse at this point...

 

[rexvol]

the Mocs could be a "close to home thing" and Nelson, a four-year starter, finished with 383 tackles and 24 sacks. He has a 3.4 grade-point average. Rivals.com ranks him as the 35th best inside linebacker in the country.

 

[rexvol]

stats as a junior were absolutely sick.

176 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, and 18 sacks