Nebraska Cornhuskers#29 · TE Carter Nelson
64 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 240 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Ainsworth, NE
Carter Nelson is a TE (#29) for Nebraska, from Ainsworth, NE. In the 2026 season he has 1 catch for 6 yards, 6.0 receiving yards per game over 1 game. He has 1.6 fantasy points (PPR), 1.6 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 9
Receptions 9
Receiving TDs 7
Total TDs 7
Scrimmage yards 9
Fantasy points 11
Efficiency
Yards per catch 7
Yards per game 8
Catch volume 9
TD rate 8
Receiving score 9
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 16
Frame 16
Experience 13
How we rate The BIG10.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
- Method. Each stat is turned into a within-position percentile, then blended across a player's recent seasons, weighted by games played so recent, full seasons lead and an injury year does not sink the score.
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
1
Receptions
6
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
6.0
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Carter Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NEB | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 |
| 2025 | NEB | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 |
| 2024 | NEB | 5 | 10 | 86 | 1 | -1 | 24.5 |
| Career | 9 | 13 | 103 | 1 | -1 | 35.2 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs North Dakota | W 34-7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNebraska TE: #29
- ClassJunior
- HometownAinsworth, NE
Carter Nelson: Nebraska TE profile and stats
Carter Nelson is a TE (#29) for Nebraska, from Ainsworth, NE. This profile tracks Carter Nelson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Nebraska roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Nebraska sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Carter Nelson in the news
All newsPreviewIndiana at Nebraska: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Indiana visits Nebraska at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Kickoff is 12:00 PM ET, on Fox, FOX.2026-10-07RecapNebraska beat Maryland 48-23 (Week 5, 2026)Nebraska beat Maryland 48-23 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Now Nebraska is 5-0, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Maryland is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 (Week 4, 2026)Nebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 at Spartan Stadium. Now Nebraska is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan State is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Carter Nelson play for?
Carter Nelson plays for Nebraska, wearing #29 at TE.
What position does Carter Nelson play?
Carter Nelson is a TE for Nebraska.
How tall is Carter Nelson?
Carter Nelson is 6-5 and weighs 240 lb.
What year is Carter Nelson in?
Carter Nelson is listed as a junior on the Nebraska roster.
Where is Carter Nelson from?
Carter Nelson is from Ainsworth, NE.
How many receptions does Carter Nelson have?
Carter Nelson has 1 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.