Miami Hurricanes true freshman offensive tackle Zion Nelson entered college in January at 6’5 240 pounds. Nelson is now up to 290 pounds and 14 percent body fat due to an epic diet and hard work in the weight room and conditioning with New Miami strength and conditioning coach David Feeley.
A three-star signee from Sumter, South Carolina, Nelson has been a huge surprise by surging ahead of more established players on the Miami football roster to become the first-team left tackle. Nelson was committed to Appalachian State before signing with Miami. He has been routinely praised by the Miami coaching staff.