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NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Defensive end R.J. Nelson

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MONTANA GRIZZLIES

R.J. NELSON —  defensive end — Hillsboro High School — Hillsboro, Oregon

The Numbers: Nelson, an athletic 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, piled up 48 tackles, 30 of them solo, 12 tackles for loss, eight sacks, six quarterback hurries, three fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble as junior. His senior season stats were not available. He missed a portion of the season with a knee injury in late October.

Accolades: Nelson was an all-league selection as a junior and an all-state selection as a senior.

Film: R.J. Nelson highlights

Coach Stitt on R.J. Nelson: “………..”

Story on Nelson’s commitment: Oregon DE Nelson is Montana’s first out-of-state commit

R.J. Nelson on Montana: “Once I went on my unofficial visit, I had my mind set on Montana. Going on my official visit really sealed the deal for me. The coaching staff are really great and the atmosphere, the fan base is something I’m looking forward to playing for.”

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