Vanderbilt Commodores#- · DL Mason Nelson
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- Former player
Mason Nelson played DL for Vanderbilt. In the 2025 season he had 6 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Mason Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | VAN | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | WMU | 12 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | WMU | 11 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | WMU | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | WMU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 34 | 78 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2021 to 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Mason Nelson: Vanderbilt DL profile and stats
Mason Nelson is a DL for Vanderbilt. This profile tracks Mason Nelson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Vanderbilt roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Vanderbilt sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Mason Nelson in the news
All newsPreviewOle Miss at Vanderbilt: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Ole Miss visits Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapVanderbilt beat NC State 35-31 (Week 3, 2026)Vanderbilt beat NC State 35-31 at FirstBank Stadium. Now Vanderbilt is 3-0, and NC State is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapVanderbilt beat Delaware 35-26 (Week 2, 2026)Vanderbilt beat Delaware 35-26 at FirstBank Stadium. Now Vanderbilt is 2-0, and Delaware is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Mason Nelson play for?
Mason Nelson plays for Vanderbilt at DL.
What position does Mason Nelson play?
Mason Nelson is a DL for Vanderbilt.