Eight ranked teams are on the Nittany Lions schedule this season.
Despite losing its captains and key players, Penn State brings back experience and exciting new transfers and freshman for the season.
The third-year starter has registered 105 tackles, 11 sacks, 10 passes defended, three forced fumbles, and an interception in his Penn State career.
Nelson was initially a safety and is still listed as such on Penn State Athletics' website.
