It's new ventures for one Penn State offensive lineman.
As of Friday, sixth-year guard JB Nelson was no longer listed on Penn State’s spring roster. Monday, Pete Nakos of On3 reported Nelson plans to enter the transfer portal.
NEW: Penn State OL JB Nelson plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, @PeteNakos_ reports.Nelson made 8 starts over the last two seasons. https://t.co/bFpQWDF7l7 pic.twitter.com/4VRQDRlMxx
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) April 14, 2025
Nelson started his collegiate journey at junior college with Lackawanna Community College. After two seasons, he transferred to Happy Valley, earning a starting role in his redshirt junior season and becoming an All-Big Ten honorable mention.
In 2024, he battled injury and though he played in every game, he failed to log a start, being a reserve lineman for the season.
Nelson announced his return to the program in January, but with replacement left guard Vega Ioane locked into a starting spot and the emergence of interior lineman Cooper Cousins, Nelson is moving on.
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