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Eric Nelson stats, 2026

Florida International (3–4, Conference USA). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Eric Nelson is a wide receiver for Florida International (3–4). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 277th in yards per catch (13.6), 345th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4), 484th in receiving yards (150), in 6 games. This week: Florida International at Liberty.

Receiving yards150484th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches11513th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch13.6277th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)4345th of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Eric Nelson?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-3
Weight
175 pounds
Number
No. 6
Hometown
Miramar, FL
High school
Miramar (Hollywood, FL)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 2777 in the 2024 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Eric Nelson's receiving stats

He's 277th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (13.6) and 484th of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (150).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards150484th of 682
Catches11513th of 682
Yards per catch13.6277th of 675

The season

Eric Nelson's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 345th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)4345th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Eric Nelson's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Florida International812515.61—
2026Florida International1115013.600
Career1927514.510

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Eric Nelson's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Florida International+0.89+0.89—6.23%
2026Florida International+0.85+0.8536.4%13.64%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Eric Nelson's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at South FloridaL 9–1943401
2vs. BuffaloW 33–2061302
4vs. Long Island UniversityW 20–30000
6vs. New Mexico StateW 22–33100
7at Jacksonville StateL 24–2715100
8vs. Middle TennesseeL 23–2628201

FAQ

Questions about Eric Nelson

What position does Eric Nelson play?

Eric Nelson plays wide receiver for Florida International, which is 3–4 this season.

Where is Eric Nelson from, and what year is he?

Eric Nelson is a sophomore wide receiver for Florida International, listed at 6-3 and 175 pounds, from Miramar, FL.

How tall is Eric Nelson, and how much does he weigh?

Eric Nelson is listed at 6-3 and 175 pounds on Florida International's 2026 roster.

What year is Eric Nelson?

Eric Nelson is a sophomore, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Eric Nelson's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Eric Nelson has 19 catches for 275 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does Eric Nelson play for?

Florida International (3–4, Conference USA), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 6.

Is Eric Nelson eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Eric Nelson was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Eric Nelson play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Middle Tennessee: 28 receiving yards, 2 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Florida International lost 23–26.

Where did Eric Nelson go to high school?

Miramar (Hollywood, FL). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 2777 in the 2024 class.

What are Eric Nelson's stats this season?

150 receiving yards, 11 catches, 13.6 yards per catch, 4 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Eric Nelson rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 277th of 675 in yards per catch, 345th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 484th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Eric Nelson play next?

Florida International visits Liberty Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on CBSSN. The numbers' pick: Liberty.

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