Nebraska Cornhuskers#35 · RB Mekhi Nelson
89 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 195 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Wilkes-barre, PA
Mekhi Nelson is a RB (#35) for Nebraska, from Wilkes-barre, PA. In the 2026 season he has 266 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, 53.2 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 76.6 fantasy points (PPR), 15.3 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 15
Rushing TDs 16
Receptions 17
Receiving yards 19
Total TDs 15
Scrimmage yards 17
Efficiency
Yards per carry 13
Yards per catch 18
Fantasy points 17
Receiving usage 17
Carry volume 16
Yards per touch 15
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 5
Frame 10
Experience 10
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2026 season
266
Rushing yards
4
Rushing TDs
56
Carries
4.8
Yards/carry
8
Receptions
120
Receiving yards
Mekhi Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NEB | 5 | 56 | 266 | 4 | 8 | 120 | 76.6 |
| 2025 | NEB | 10 | 27 | 147 | 2 | 8 | 102 | 44.9 |
| 2024 | NEB | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Career | 16 | 84 | 415 | 6 | 16 | 222 | 121.7 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Maryland | W 48-23 | 39 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| Sep 26 | at Michigan State | W 31-13 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | vs North Dakota | W 34-7 | 54 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Bowling Green | W 56-7 | 48 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Ohio | W 49-21 | 64 | 2 | 65 | 2 |
Career timeline
- NowNebraska RB: #35
- ClassSophomore
- HometownWilkes-barre, PA
Mekhi Nelson: Nebraska RB profile and stats
Mekhi Nelson is a RB (#35) for Nebraska, from Wilkes-barre, PA. This profile tracks Mekhi 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.
Mekhi 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 Mekhi Nelson play for?
Mekhi Nelson plays for Nebraska, wearing #35 at RB.
What position does Mekhi Nelson play?
Mekhi Nelson is a RB for Nebraska.
How tall is Mekhi Nelson?
Mekhi Nelson is 6-0 and weighs 195 lb.
What year is Mekhi Nelson in?
Mekhi Nelson is listed as a sophomore on the Nebraska roster.
Where is Mekhi Nelson from?
Mekhi Nelson is from Wilkes-barre, PA.
How many rushing yards does Mekhi Nelson have?
Mekhi Nelson has 266 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.