Jack Nelson

Jack Nelson (born January 15, 2002) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life Nelson attended Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He was rated as a five-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.

College career

Nelson was redshirted as a freshman in 2020 and appeared in one game against Michigan. In 2021, he started all 13 games for the Badgers at right guard and earned honorable mention all-Big Ten Conference honors. During the 2022 season, Nelson started all 12 games at left tackle for Wisconsin. In the 2023 season, he started all 13 games for the Badgers at left tackle.

Professional career

Nelson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round, 218th overall, of the 2025 NFL draft.

On August 14, 2026, Nelson was waived by the Falcons with an injury settlement.

Minnesota Vikings On August 31, 2026, Nelson was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.

Personal life

Nelson's father Todd played as an offensive tackle for the Wisconsin Badgers, and his younger brother Barrett is also an offensive tackle for Wisconsin.