Chase Nelson, #97
Class: Junior
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. (Union High School)
H/W: 6-4, 270
Position: Defensive tackle

A PrepStar all-American in high school, Nelson recorded 90 tackles with 15 sacks for a total loss of 118 yards during his senior season, including a four-sack game in the state semifinals as his team won the Oklahoma state championship.

As a freshman at Tennessee in 2006, Nelson recorded playing time in three games (Memphis, Arkansas and Vanderbilt). In 2007, he played in four games before a dislocated wrist ended his season.

Today’s recommended VOLS reading:

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