2012 (sophomore): Did not play.

Junior College: Played at Santa Monica College for one season ... Tallied 32 yards on three carries before a season-ending injury.

High School: Played two seasons of varsity football at Pacific Palisades High School ... During his senior year, rushed for 430 yards on 67 carries and four touchdowns ... Scored six two-point conversions ... Recorded 25 tackles ... Played best game against Reseda HS, where he rushed for 176 yards on 25 carries, include 67 yard run and three touchdowns As a 2006 junior, rushed for 91 yards on 18 carries and one touchdown ... Tallied 17 tackles ... Earned scholar athlete recognition as a junior and senior.

Personal: Born on July 29, 1990 in Bakersfield, Calif. ... Son of Miles Nelson Sr. (general contractor) and Kim Lawson (certified nurse assistant) ... Has three brothers (Branden, Malik, Malachi) and one sister (Maia) ... Majoring in applied science ... Would like to become a personal trainer ... Hobbies include basketball and playing NCAA and Madden football.