Is Brian Nelson II starting?
Brian Nelson II is the projected starter at RCB for North Carolina State.
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The Ballhawk
A 3-star recruit out of Shadow Creek, ranked #1,664 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 29 tackles, 0 INT, 6 PBU. That's 6% of the team's production at his spot and 82th-percentile production nationally — good for a 81 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #7
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 191 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 0 | 6 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8417
- National Rank
- #1664
- High School
- Shadow Creek
- Hometown
- Pearland, TX
Why this rating?
On a 79-rated defense; 82th-percentile production (×0.90 for competition level) put them +2 vs unit starters → 81.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RCB · North Carolina State
- 1781Brian Nelson IIStarter
- 21265Caden Gordon
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.