University of Tennessee Athletics
2008 Football Roster
Roster
Nelson, Chase

Jersey Number 97
Chase Nelson
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 270
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Tulsa, Okla.
- High School:
- Union
Bio
TENNESSEE TRIVIA - Saw first-half minutes in 2007 as defensive tackle reserve against Louisiana-Lafayette before dislocating his wrist and missing remainder of the season.
CAREER GAMES/STARTS - 7/0
2008 - Squad member.
2007 - Games/Starts: 4/0 ... Two tackles against Southern Mississippi as reserve defensive tackle ... Played extended minutes against Louisiana-Lafayette before wrist dislocation ended his season ... Also saw action against Arkansas State (1 tackle) and Georgia.
2006 - Games/Starts: 3/0 ... Saw playing time on defensive front against Memphis, Arkansas and Vanderbilt ... Contributed one tackle against Commodores.
HIGH SCHOOL - PrepStar All-America ... Honored by Tulsa World as first-team All-State and first-team All-Metro ... As senior in 2005, tallied 90 tackles with 15 sacks for total loss of 118 yards ... Four sacks in high school state semifinal win over Broken Arrow en route to Class 6A state championship.
COACH AT UNION HIGH SCHOOL - Bill Blankenship.
BORN - Jan. 4, 1988.
FB | Cinematic Recap vs. UAB (9.20.25)
Wednesday, September 24
FB | Braylon Staley Media Availability (9.23.25)
Tuesday, September 23
FB | Chris Brazzell II Media Availability (9.23.25)
Tuesday, September 23
FB | Rodney Garner Press Conference (9.23.25)
Tuesday, September 23