The #1 Tight End in Michigan: Blake Nelson
Blake Nelson is a 3 Star recruit who plays Tight End at Walled Lake Central High School. Nelson is ranked as a Top 100 Tight End in the nation and is a Top 60 recruit in the state of Michigan. In addition, Nelson is also ranked as the #1 Tight End in the state of Michigan. According to 247 Sports, his top offers are, Cincinnati, Temple, and Kentucky.
Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?
Growing up I was I was a huge Calvin Johnson can everything he did I just admired, also was a huge Braxton Miller fan.
What high school is your biggest rival?
Walled Lake norther/Western
What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I listen to a lot of hip hop artist depending on mood
What is your offseason training like?
This off-season I started off in Houston Texas for 2 months I trained with athletes like Jadaevon Clowney and Jalen Reagor. Then I came back home to Michigan and started lifting heavy and doing WR training everyday with a little extra work for a long period of time I had 4-5 workouts a day.
What is your favorite memory of your high school career?
Favorite memory was wasn’t actually football it was this basketball season when we went to Walled lake Western and beat them on their home court.
Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?
Tyler Markray-Kentucky was an incredible athlete also Mikey Woolridge by far one of the most athletic people I’ve ever played with he’s at Saginaw Valley State U but I definitely feel like he could play in the Big Ten or ACC.
What do you look for in choosing a college?
Family I need family in order to operate
When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?
I’ve gotten college interest since 8th grade but my first offer (Kentucky) was freshman year.
If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
Lebron no doubt has been my biggest idol and I’ve been the biggest Lebron fan since forever.
What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
When Cleveland beat Golden State in Game 7
