Peter Nelson Class: Senior Hometown: St. Charles, Ill. High School: St. Charles North High Height / Weight: 6-5 / 295 Position: Offensive Line Birthdate: 02/14/1987 Experience: 2L

A great Aztec football success story ... A hard worker, who moved to the offensive line in the summer of 2008 ... Played on special teams and the defensive line in 2007 ... Served as a backup at defensive tackle in 2006 ... Made the travel squad several times as a true freshman, but ended up redshirting in 2005 ... One of six former walk-ons to earn a scholarship in 2007.

2008: Made a quick transition to offensive line, earning the starting left tackle position in all 12 contests.

2007: Played in 11 games, starting the first two ... Three tackles on the year ... Made the starting lineup against Washington State, recording two tackles, a career best ... Starter at ASU ... One solo effort as a reserve against Portland State ... Missed the Wyoming game before playing in the final four.

2006: First career game at BYU, logging an assisted tackle ... His final contest of the year came against Cal Poly where he also had a stop.

2005: Appeared on the Aztec two-deep at defensive tackle for several early contests, but ended up redshirting.

High School: Two-time all-conference pick at St. Charles North High School Led the team to two Upstate Eight League titles ... Also played basketball for the North Stars, garnering all-conference honors.

Personal: Born Feb. 14, 1987, in San Diego, Calif. ... Son of Anita and Greg Nelson ... Won three tournaments as a junior golfer in Seattle, Wash. ... Is majoring in business.