Worked his way into the tight end rotation ... Making improvements with each practice ... Coming off solid off-season and spring  practice ... 2011 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 15 games ...  ... Made two receptions including 12-yard reception vs. Saint Francis, Pa. (9-10-11) ... 2010 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action in five games ... 2009 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL:  Two-time honorable mention all-state tight end for Minnetonka High School and head coach Dave Nelson ... Finished with 26 receptions for 579 yards (22.2 avg.) as a senior ... Recorded 100-plus yards in three games ... Earned all-metro honors ... Minnetonka won conference title his sophomore year ... Two-time all-conference ... Three-year letterwinner in basketball and baseball ... Member of Minnetonka’s 2007-08 state championship team ... PERSONAL: Born Dec. 18, 1990 ... Son of Dean and Terry Nelson ... Has one brother, Blake ... Majoring in communications with a minor in business administration.