
The San Antonio Brahmas released linebacker Garrett Nelson on Thursday as he signed with the Denver Broncos.
Garrett Nelson is six foot four and weighs 245 pounds. The 25-year-old from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, signed with the San Antonio Brahmas on December 2, 2024. In 2025, he made 15 tackles (9 solos, 6 assists), one tackle for loss, and one forced fumble in eight games.
The Miami Dolphins signed Nelson as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. In 2023, Nelson made six tackles (4 solos, 2 assists) and one sack in three preseason games.
The Dolphins released him on August 28, 2023. The Cincinnati Bengals signed Nelson on September 5, 2023. He spent 18 days on the practice squad before the Bengals released him on September 23, 2023.
Collegiately, Nelson played four seasons at Nebraska (2019-22) making 158 tackles (80 solos, 87 assists), 26 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, and four pass breakups in 43 games, of which 32 were starts for the Cornhuskers. He was named Second Team All-Big 10 in 2022.