Penn State Nittany Lions#- · LB DaKaari Nelson
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- Former player
DaKaari Nelson played LB for Penn State. In the 2026 season he has 6 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
DaKaari Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NCSU | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | PSU | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | PSU | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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DaKaari Nelson: Penn State LB profile and stats
DaKaari Nelson is a LB for Penn State. This profile tracks DaKaari Nelson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Penn State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Penn State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
DaKaari Nelson in the news
All newsPreviewUSC at Penn State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: USC visits Penn State at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on NBC.2026-10-07RecapPenn State beat Buffalo 55-13 (Week 3, 2026)Penn State beat Buffalo 55-13 at Beaver Stadium. Now Penn State is 3-0, and Buffalo is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapPenn State beat Temple 27-9 (Week 2, 2026)Penn State beat Temple 27-9 at Lincoln Financial Field. Now Penn State is 2-0, and Temple is 1-1.2026-09-12
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What team does DaKaari Nelson play for?
DaKaari Nelson plays for Penn State at LB.
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DaKaari Nelson is a LB for Penn State.