North Carolina State University Athletics
2016 Football Roster
Hall of Fame 2026 Willie Burden
Tuesday, April 28
Hall of Fame 2026 Marc Primanti
Tuesday, April 28
Gavin Locklear: Pack Player and Now Coach
Wednesday, April 22
Coach Doeren Signing Day Presser (Dec. 3rd)
Wednesday, December 03
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Jersey Number 94
Monty Nelson
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Plantation, Fla.
- High School:
- Plantation
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 315
Aa A JUNIOR (2015):
• Co-recipient of the team’s Ken McNeill Iron Wolf Award, which is awarded annually to the player who makes the greatest comback from injury. He underwent microfracture surgery in his knee and came back to make a solid contribution.
• Missed spring workouts with the injury.
As a SOPHOMORE (2014):
• Slowed by injury the entire season, he missed seven games.
• Started the first five contests.
As a FRESHMAN (2013):
• Second-team Freshman All-American according to Athlon.
• Only true freshman to play on the defensive front, he started five games.
• Ranked fourth on the team in tackles for loss with 8.5.
In High School:
• Three-year starter for coach Steve Davis,
• Team posted an 8-3 record and earned a berth in the Florida 7A regional semifinals.
• Also qualified for the wrestling state championships.
• Senior Stats: 11.5 sacks
• Rankings: No. 43 defensive tackle nationally by rivals.com.
• Personal: Majoring in Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management
• Co-recipient of the team’s Ken McNeill Iron Wolf Award, which is awarded annually to the player who makes the greatest comback from injury. He underwent microfracture surgery in his knee and came back to make a solid contribution.
• Missed spring workouts with the injury.
As a SOPHOMORE (2014):
• Slowed by injury the entire season, he missed seven games.
• Started the first five contests.
As a FRESHMAN (2013):
• Second-team Freshman All-American according to Athlon.
• Only true freshman to play on the defensive front, he started five games.
• Ranked fourth on the team in tackles for loss with 8.5.
In High School:
• Three-year starter for coach Steve Davis,
• Team posted an 8-3 record and earned a berth in the Florida 7A regional semifinals.
• Also qualified for the wrestling state championships.
• Senior Stats: 11.5 sacks
• Rankings: No. 43 defensive tackle nationally by rivals.com.
• Personal: Majoring in Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management