Is Mekhi Nelson starting?
Mekhi Nelson is listed 2nd string at RB for Nebraska Cornhuskers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of St. Thomas More, ranked #699 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 147 rushing yards, 2 rush TD. That's 8% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 67 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #35
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 147 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
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
- 0.8783
- National Rank
- #699
- High School
- St. Thomas More
- Hometown
- Oakdale, CT
Why this rating?
On a 80-rated offense; 51th-percentile production (×0.91 for competition level) put them -7 vs unit starters → 67.
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 RB · Nebraska Cornhuskers
- 12272Isaiah MozeeStarter
- 23567Mekhi NelsonYou
- 32555Jamal Rule
- 42155Kwinten Ives
- 52345Conor Booth
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.