Temple University Athletics

2007 Football Roster

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James Nelson
Jersey Number 32

James Nelson

  • Position:
    DB
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Weight:
    172
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Philadelphia, Pa.
  • High School:
    George Washington
Local 215 member who transferred from Grambling and enrolled at Temple in the fall of 2006.

2007:
Did not play.

2006:
Practiced with the team as a second-year sophomore but was unable to participate in games under NCAA transfer guidelines.

College:
Attended Grambling (La.) State for the 2005-06 academic year ... practiced with the Tigers as a true freshman under head coach Melvin Spears in spring 2006.

High School:
A 2005 graduate of George Washington HS in Philadelphia ... three-year varsity football letterwinner under head coach Ron Cohen ... did not compete as a senior due to an arm injury ... team compiled a 32-2 record during his three years, advancing to the Public League Championship in each season ... made 70 tackles, three INTs and scored one TD as a junior ... also competed in track &?field and gymnastics.

Personal:
Born December 11, 1987, in Philadelphia, Pa. ...parents are Geraldine and James L. Nelson ... marketing major.
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