Signed: Running Back Craig Nelson
Measurables:
• Turned in a 4.7-second 40-yard dash time but reports a self-time of 4.5. Also turned in a 4.25-second shuttle and a 31.5-inch vertical leap.
Stats:
• Senior: Finished with 1,074 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in addition to 150 receiving yards and five reciving touchdowns.
Ratings:
• Rivals.com: Two stars.
• Scout.com: Two stars.
• 247Sports: Three stars, No. 118 running back nationally, No. 320 player in Florida and No. 2107 player nationally.
• ESPN: Three stars with a grade of 72. No. 101 running back nationally, No. 233 player in Florida and No. 606 player in the region.
Honors/accomplishments:
• Named Florida Class AAAA All-State Honorable Mention by Florida newspaper editors and reporters.
Recruitment:
• Also held an offer from Idaho.
• Took his official visit to Indiana over the Jan. 20 weekend.
Recruiter of record:
Had been recruited by Indiana running backs coach Deland McCullough.
Quotable:
“I had to jump on this. This is Big Ten football. I can't ask for more." — Craig Nelson.
Scouting report:
• Did a little bit of everything as a back for Booker T Washington, including running the ball, catching it and blocking.
• Can also contribute as a returner.
2017 projection: Even with Devine Redding off to the NFL and a not entirely clear depth chart left behind him, there's still enough experience returning for the Hoosiers that Nelson can be brought along at an appropriate pace.
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