Iowa Hawkeyes#- · DE Anthony Nelson
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- Former player
Anthony Nelson played DE for Iowa. In the 2018 season he had 45 tackles and 9.5 sacks over 13 games, 2nd nationally. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Anthony Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | IOWA | 13 | 45 | 9.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | IOWA | 11 | 41 | 7.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | IOWA | 13 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 37 | 119 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Season totals, 2016 to 2018. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Anthony Nelson: Iowa DE profile and stats
Anthony Nelson is a DE for Iowa. This profile tracks Anthony Nelson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Iowa roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Iowa sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Anthony Nelson in the news
All newsRecapIowa edged Michigan 20-19 (Week 4, 2026)Iowa edged Michigan 20-19 at Michigan Stadium. Now Iowa is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapIowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 (Week 3, 2026)Iowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 3-0, and Northern Iowa is 1-1.2026-09-19RecapIowa edged Iowa State 16-13 (Week 2, 2026)Iowa edged Iowa State 16-13 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 2-0, and Iowa State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Anthony Nelson play for?
Anthony Nelson plays for Iowa at DE.
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Anthony Nelson is a DE for Iowa.