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2025-26 Wrestling Roster

Tyler Nelson

  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 149
  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown Atlanta, Ga.
  • High School Mount Pisgah Christian School
  • Major Business

Biography

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2024-25): Compiled a 14-11 record with five pins, three tech. falls, and four major decisions ... Went 2-2 in Conference Carolinas duals ... Took second place at the BraveTough Open and fourth place at the PJ Smith Pembroke Classic and the King Open.

AS A FRESHMAN (2023-24): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Mount Pisgah Christian School for coach Joshua Merry ... As a senior, won a state championship as an individual and as a team ... As a junior, was an individual state champion and part of a team that took fourth at the team state championships ... Also lettered in football and track & field for the Patriots ... Also wrestled with Morris Fitness for coach Charlies Morris.

PERSONAL: Son of Terran and Antionette Nelson ... Has two older brothers, Terran and Malik, two older sisters, Tymain and Terrain, and one younger brother, Pierre ... Maintained a 3.0 GPA at Mount Pisgah Christian School ... Lists Black Panther as his idol ... Hobbies include taking pictures, hanging out with friends, and eating ... Favorite movie is Toy Story 2 and favorite sports team is the Baltimore Ravens ... Favorite music artist is NBA Youngboy and favorite food is fried chicken ... A business major at UNCP.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    5'10" 157 lbs
  • 2024-25Redshirt Freshman

    5'10" 149 lbs
  • 2025-26Redshirt Sophomore

    5'10" 149 lbs