Gavin Nelson

Position:
TE
Height:
6-4
Weight:
232
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Clovis, CA
High School:
Buchanan HS
Prev School:
Sacramento State

Sacramento State: Played in nine games with three starts during 2025 season… recorded five receptions for 70 yards, including four catches for 60 yards against Montana… appeared in four games during the 2024 season and preserved his redshirt

Fresno City College: Appeared in nine games during 2023 season, recording 14 receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns… also saw action in four games as a freshman

High School: 2022 graduate of Buchanan High School in Clovis, Calif.… competed in football, basketball and golf… earned Tri-River Athletic League Defensive Lineman of the Year honors… recorded 17.5 tackles for loss, including 10.5 sacks, as a senior… named to the All-Valley Team and selected to an All-Star Game… helped lead team to a TRAC Championship… graduated as salutatorian

Personal: Born in Clovis, Calif.… son of Steve and Laurie Nelson… has two sisters, Cece and Sophie… credits his family for their constant support throughout his athletic career… grandfather, Don Nelson, is a Fresno State Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, and father, Steve, played football at Illinois and is a member of the Fresno City College Hall of Fame… majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and Human Resources… chose Cal Poly to be part of a rising program… plans to pursue career in agriculture… enjoys surfing, motocross and fishing