Northern Illinois Huskies#57 · LB Kimar Nelson
90 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 220 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Fort Wayne, IN
Kimar Nelson is a LB (#57) for Northern Illinois, from Fort Wayne, IN. In the 2026 season he has 26 tackles and 1.5 sacks over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 14
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 12
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 14
Efficiency
Tackles per game 18
Sack rate 14
Coverage 11
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 11
Frame 11
Experience 6
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2026 season
26
Tackles
1.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Kimar Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NIU | 3 | 26 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | NIU | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 5 | 31 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | at Arizona | L 17-42 | 7 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | vs Illinois State | L 24-28 | 9 | 0.5 |
| Sep 5 | at Iowa | L 0-40 | 10 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorthern Illinois LB: #57
- ClassFreshman
- HometownFort Wayne, IN
Kimar Nelson: Northern Illinois LB profile and stats
Kimar Nelson is a LB (#57) for Northern Illinois, from Fort Wayne, IN. This profile tracks Kimar Nelson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northern Illinois roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northern Illinois sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Kimar Nelson in the news
All newsPreviewAir Force at Northern Illinois: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Air Force visits Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on CBSSN.2026-10-07RecapGeorgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 (Week 4, 2026)Georgia State beat Northern Illinois 35-14 at Center Parc Stadium. Now Georgia State is 3-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-4.2026-09-26RecapArizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 (Week 3, 2026)Arizona beat Northern Illinois 42-17 at Arizona Stadium. Now Arizona is 2-1, and Northern Illinois is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Kimar Nelson play for?
Kimar Nelson plays for Northern Illinois, wearing #57 at LB.
What position does Kimar Nelson play?
Kimar Nelson is a LB for Northern Illinois.
How tall is Kimar Nelson?
Kimar Nelson is 6-2 and weighs 220 lb.
What year is Kimar Nelson in?
Kimar Nelson is listed as a freshman on the Northern Illinois roster.
Where is Kimar Nelson from?
Kimar Nelson is from Fort Wayne, IN.
How many tackles does Kimar Nelson have?
Kimar Nelson has 26 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.