Justus Nielsen - Elko, NV
Elko H.S.
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Personal Information
Name:Justus NielsenCity & State:Elko, NVBirth Year:2005MULTI-POSITION STANDOUT (QB/DB), MULTIPLE EHS SCHOOL RECORDS2ND TEAM ALL-LEAGUE OFFENSE HONORS & 2021 OFFENSIVE MVP AWARD RECIPIENT w/ 3.5 WEIGHTED GPAQuarterback / Safety2023 Graduate
Physical Attributes
Height:6' 2"Weight:170Bench:200Squat:345Speed:4.7/40ydVertical Leap:25"Handed:RightPositions:QB, DBAdditional Sport:BSAthletic Accomplishments
This young man is a 2-way player (QB/Safety) at Elko H.S., competing in highly regarded play in Nevada. This past season as a senior, he earned 2nd Team All-League Honors, East Division Athlete of the Year Honors, was named the EHS Team Offensive MVP, and broke mulitple school records (career total offense, career passing, offensive yardage). As a junior, Justus and his EHS varsity squad finished the year 7-3 en-route to their State Semi Final appearance and his 2nd Team All-League Offense Honors, his Offensive MVP Award, and Varsity Award. As a sophomore before COVID-19 cut their season short, Justus helped lead his team to a 6-0 record and was dominant on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Also a standout baseball player, to say Justus is a young man to keep a close eye on as an upperclassman these next few years would be a tremendous understatement!Athletic Statistics
Standing 6'2"-170lbs as a senior, Justus combines his strong arm and his natural leadership at QB with his ballhawk mentality at Safety to have a BRIGHT future ahead of himself at EHS and beyond. See below for his list of stats!Career Stats
Rushing Yards - 1,257
Receiving Yards - 50
Passing Yards - 1,763
Total Yards - 3,070
Career Passing Yards - 1,763 Yards
Career Completion % - 47.6%
Career Completions - 117
Career Rushing - 2,937
Senior Stats
Passing Yards - 993
Passing TDs - 12
QB Rating - 87.8
Longest Pass - 73 Yards
Rushing Yards - 762
Rushing TDs - 12
All-Purpose Yards - 1,805
Rushing TDs - 12
All-Purpose Yards - 1,805
Junior Stats
Passing TD's - 12
Passing Yards - 770
Longest Pass - 66 Yards
Rushing TD's - 5
Rushing Yards - 495
Longest Run - 69 Yards
Solo Tackles - 5*
Assists - 3*
(* - only played DB for 3 Games)
Sophomore Stats (season shortened due to COVID-19)
Passing TD's - 5
Rushing TD's - 1
Receiving TD's - 1
Defensive TD's - 2
INT's - 3
Forced Fumbles - 2
Freshman Stats
Passing TD's - 5
Rushing TD's - 5
INT's - 3
Scholastic Information
School:Elko H.S.Graduation Year:2023GPA:3.5 (Weighted)SAT:May '22ACT:March '22Enrollment:1,262Major:EngineeringHonors:Multiple AP/Honors Courses, EHS Honor Roll
High School Coach:Luke SellersPhone:(775) 934-5070Second or Club Coach:Josh KraintzPhone:(623) 512-7449
Upcoming Schedule & Recent News
While Justus has already started to turn heads on the football field at EHS so far in his career to-date, he is also focused on keeping his grades up to reach his collegiate goals. As a senior, Justus is carrying a solid 3.5 weighted GPA, including AP/Honors Courses, is a member of the EHS Honor Roll, and will be taking his SAT/ACT exams in the near future. For more information on Justus, contact our NV based team directly at (775) 397-3149, and feel free to reach out to our Home Office in San Antonio at (210) 494-6363 anytime, as well!Coach Quotes
"I am writing this in reference to the character and leadership qualities of Justus Nielsen. I have known Justus for 2 years now. He has been in my weights class, Health class and was one of our outstanding football players on our Frosh Fall 2019 and Spring 2021 JV football teams. Justus is always on time and accountable for what he is supposed to be doing. His leadership abilities were highly evident in the weight room, classroom, practice field and during games. Justus’s outstanding work ethic was most impressive in that he did not just lead with his vocabulary and speech, but with his whole character. During this COVID-19 offseason he put in the work needed to succeed on his own. His overall GPA is good and he is in good standing with the school and his progress toward graduation. Justus is involved in many different extra-curricular activities including football and track. Quality programs need quality people involved and I believe that Justus Nielsen is a quality person that has great character and makes for a bright future in our Football Program."
- Coach Luke Sellers