Quenton
Nelson.
Quenton
Nelson.
Notre Dame· 6'5"· 325 lb
Quenton Nelson is a powerful, tenacious guard prospect ideal for a gap/duo power run blocking scheme that prioritizes interior dominance and physical play at the point of attack.
He projects as an immediate starter at guard, capable of high-level play from day one, with the ceiling to become an All-Pro and foundational piece for an offense.
Nelson's full value might not be realized in a pure spread-out zone blocking scheme that relies heavily on finesse and quick reach blocks.
Nelson's rare combination of size, strength, and aggressive temperament makes him a scheme-transcendent talent, though he excels most in power-based offenses.
Selected #6 overall in Round 1 of the 2018 NFL Draft by Indianapolis Colts out of Notre Dame.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- —s
- Vertical
- 26.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 105inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.65sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.62sp50
- Bench
- 35repp50
Offensive linemen do not accumulate box-score statistics, so there is no season table here. Games and starts are only listed when an official source publishes them.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Nelson has been an elite guard for the Indianapolis Colts since his rookie season, earning multiple First-Team All-Pro selections and Pro Bowls. He is considered one of the best at his position.
Data note: Offensive linemen do not accumulate box-score statistics, so there is no season table here. Games and starts are only listed when an official source publishes them.