University of North Carolina Athletics
2025 Football Roster

Jersey Number 70
Byron Nelson
- Position:
- Offensive Line
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 300
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Katy, Texas
- High School:
- Katy
Katy High School
An early enrollee who is a three-star prospect • A four-year letterman along the offensive line • Started 20 varsity games and allowed only one sack • A first-team all-district performer • Named a team captain • Was a Whataburger Super Team nominee • Led Katy to an 11-2 record and a berth in the state championship game as a senior • Blocked for an offense that averaged 229.1 yards rushing per game and scored 36 TDs • Helped Katy to a 10-2 record and the second round of the playoffs as a junior • Paved the way for an offense that averaged 240.8 yards rushing per game and scored 47 rushing TDs • Earned Student of the Month honors and was a two-time Citizen Award winner • Coached by Gary Joseph.
An early enrollee who is a three-star prospect • A four-year letterman along the offensive line • Started 20 varsity games and allowed only one sack • A first-team all-district performer • Named a team captain • Was a Whataburger Super Team nominee • Led Katy to an 11-2 record and a berth in the state championship game as a senior • Blocked for an offense that averaged 229.1 yards rushing per game and scored 36 TDs • Helped Katy to a 10-2 record and the second round of the playoffs as a junior • Paved the way for an offense that averaged 240.8 yards rushing per game and scored 47 rushing TDs • Earned Student of the Month honors and was a two-time Citizen Award winner • Coached by Gary Joseph.
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