32 days to Florida Gator football: #32 Reggie Nelson

[Escambia94]

32 / 1 –Reggie Nelson, DB (2005-2006)

Reggie Nelson of Melbourne, Florida played free safety under Urban Meyer at the University of Florida from 2005-2006 after earning his associate’s degree at Coffeyville Community College. Although his stint in Gainesville was short, he certainly racked up some highlight reel tackles. As a junior, he was selected to the Gator Leadership Committee, was pivotal in the team’s national championship run, and recorded 51 tackles, 5 passes defended, and 6 interceptions. He was 1st-team All SEC, 1st-team All American, and team MVP. Imagine what he could have done if he were here for more than two seasons! Note: Reggie F'n Nelson wore jersey #32 when he first arrived in Gainesville, but is remembered wearing the #1 jersey.

 

[Dale J. Rodriguez]

He was one of our biggest hitters behind Fred Weary IMO.

 

[Leakfan12]

He was one of our biggest hitters behind Fred Weary IMO.

What about the Wrights (Lawrence and Major)?

 

[Dale J. Rodriguez]

Hey Leak I enjoyed both the Wrights; but I am a bigger fan of Reggie this is a personal choice not stat or play based. The wrights were somewhat bigger hitters to a fault.

 

[Escambia94]

Tough call.

Here is Lawrence Wright on Joey Kent.

Here is Major Wright on Manny Johnson in the BCS championship.

Reggie was a hard hitter, but most of his college highlights illustrate his ball hawking skills. He seems to have become a better hitter in the NFL.