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2019 Shrine Game: Chris Nelson proving 2019 NFL Draft worthiness

The former Texas football starting defensive tackle Chris Nelson is one of the fan favorites in the front seven last year. His trademarked belly rub celebration made him a well-known force up the middle for the Texas Longhorns football program during his senior campaign. He even gave depth for the Horns behind former defensive tackle standout Poona Ford during his career on the Forty Acres. But, now it’s time for Nelson to prove himself for the 2019 NFL Draft during his time in the East-West Shrine Game.

Nelson is one of the two former Texas football players trying to prove themselves for the 2019 NFL Draft at the Shrine Game.