Texas Tech University Athletics
Nelson Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
April 05, 2017 | Football
Justis Nelson was recognized as part of the 2017 NFF Hampshire Honor Society on Wednesday
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech departed senior Justis Nelson was honored Wednesday as a member of the 2017 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society which is presented to student-athletes across the country for their work in the classroom.
Nelson, a three-time Academic All-Big 12 first team honoree, completed his Red Raider career this past fall as one of Tech's top defensive backs as well as one of the team's top academic performers. He started in 11 of 12 games and was recognized by his teammates as a co-captain for the 2016 season.
The Mesquite, Texas native was one of 1,089 players honored across all levels of college football as the NFF Hampshire Honor Society recognizes the top student-athletes across the FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III and NAIA classifications.
Qualifications for memberships in the NFF Hampshire Honor Society include the following:
Nelson, the son of Sherryl Scott and Marshall Nelson – both career-long police officers - earned his undergraduate degree in sociology (criminology concentration) from Texas Tech University in May 2016. He began graduate work in public administration prior to his senior season in hopes of eventually becoming a law enforcement officer himself.
Nelson wrapped his Red Raider career with 158 tackles, including a career-high 59 that came during his senior year alone. He added three interceptions in coverage and also broke up 39 passes over 41 career games.
Nelson, a three-time Academic All-Big 12 first team honoree, completed his Red Raider career this past fall as one of Tech's top defensive backs as well as one of the team's top academic performers. He started in 11 of 12 games and was recognized by his teammates as a co-captain for the 2016 season.
The Mesquite, Texas native was one of 1,089 players honored across all levels of college football as the NFF Hampshire Honor Society recognizes the top student-athletes across the FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III and NAIA classifications.
Qualifications for memberships in the NFF Hampshire Honor Society include the following:
- Being a starter or a significant contributor in one's last year of eligibility (or a senior who has declared for the NFL Draft) at an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III or an NAIA college or university.
- Achieving a 3.2 cumulative grade-point-average throughout the entire course of undergraduate study.
- Meeting all NCAA/NAIA mandated progress towards degree requirements.
Nelson, the son of Sherryl Scott and Marshall Nelson – both career-long police officers - earned his undergraduate degree in sociology (criminology concentration) from Texas Tech University in May 2016. He began graduate work in public administration prior to his senior season in hopes of eventually becoming a law enforcement officer himself.
Nelson wrapped his Red Raider career with 158 tackles, including a career-high 59 that came during his senior year alone. He added three interceptions in coverage and also broke up 39 passes over 41 career games.
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