Illinois Fighting Illini#- · DB Patrick Nelson
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- Former player
Patrick Nelson played DB for Illinois. In the 2019 season he had 81 tackles, 12.5 sacks and 1 interception over 13 games, 2nd nationally. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Patrick Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SMU | 13 | 81 | 12.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | SMU | 9 | 59 | 1.5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | ILL | 10 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | ILL | 10 | 75 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 42 | 280 | 14.5 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Season totals, 2016 to 2019. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Patrick Nelson: Illinois DB profile and stats
Patrick Nelson is a DB for Illinois. This profile tracks Patrick Nelson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Patrick Nelson in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Patrick Nelson play for?
Patrick Nelson plays for Illinois at DB.
What position does Patrick Nelson play?
Patrick Nelson is a DB for Illinois.