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Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 94: Jordan Nelson, Palmerton Area

Written by: David Mika on Saturday, August 18th, 2018. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

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: