2019 Football Roster
Jersey Number 86
Joey Nelson
- Position:
- Tight End
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 257
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Milwaukee, Wis.
- High School:
- South Milwaukee H.S.
2019: As a junior, Nelson appeared in six games for St. Cloud State as a tight end.
2018: In his season season, Nelson appeared in seven games as a tight end/fullback and special teams specialist for the Huskies. He made one catch for 16 yards to help St. Cloud State on a fourth-down conversion against Bemidji State.Â
2017: As a first year, Nelson appeared in eight games, and served primarily on special teams. He recorded one kick return for 10 yards during the season.
Prior to SCSU: A four-time First Team All-Conference...recorded 112 tackles in his senior season...owns the school record for most tackles in a career...served as team captain and was named team MVP as senior...played at South Milwaukee High School for Derek Hoff…also lettered in basketball and earned three letters in track and field…was Honorable Mention All-Conference in track
Personal: Son of Brian and Michelle Nelson…majoring in athletic training
2018: In his season season, Nelson appeared in seven games as a tight end/fullback and special teams specialist for the Huskies. He made one catch for 16 yards to help St. Cloud State on a fourth-down conversion against Bemidji State.Â
2017: As a first year, Nelson appeared in eight games, and served primarily on special teams. He recorded one kick return for 10 yards during the season.
Prior to SCSU: A four-time First Team All-Conference...recorded 112 tackles in his senior season...owns the school record for most tackles in a career...served as team captain and was named team MVP as senior...played at South Milwaukee High School for Derek Hoff…also lettered in basketball and earned three letters in track and field…was Honorable Mention All-Conference in track
Personal: Son of Brian and Michelle Nelson…majoring in athletic training
Above the Rim Coaches Show | SCSU Men's Basketball (1/27/2026)
Thursday, January 29
94 Feet | SCSU Men's Basketball | Izaac Neal
Wednesday, January 28
The Brett Larson Show | (1/26/2026)
Tuesday, January 27
Postgame Press Conference | SCSU vs Minnesota (1/23/2026)
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