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2009 Football Player Bio

Photo of Cerritos College football player Don Nelson
NAME: DON NELSON
YEAR: SOPHOMORE
POS: RUNNING BACK
HIGH SCHOOL: DORSEY HIGH SCHOOL (2007)
HT: 6-1
WT: 260
MAJOR: KINESIOLOGY

Cerritos (2008):  Was a red-shirt…..

Cerritos (2007): Rushed the ball three times for 11 yards and added one reception for six yards… Was used primarily as a blocking tight end…..

Dorsey HS: As a senior, he helped lead the team to the league championship… Was a 2nd Team All-Coliseum League selection, as well as an All-City choice… Was a member of the All-Academic Team… Spent three years on the football team and two on the baseball team…..

Personal: Would like to transfer to Arizona State University, USC, UCLA or Hampton University… Has already earned a real estate license… Likes to play video games in his spare time… Nicknamed “Buffy” or “Jr.” or “DJ”… Has two siblings – Jasmin (18) and De’Andre (16)… Is the son of Don Nelson Sr. and Fay Thompson… Born in Los Angeles, CA on February 22, 1989…..


Favorite Athlete:  Shaquille O'Neal Favorite Movie: “6th Man”
Favorite Food:  Chinese Favorite TV Show:  “Sportscenter”
Favorite Book: “The Ties That Bind”  
 

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Last Update: 12/14/2009

 

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