Missouri State

2020-21
Moved to offensive line for his redshirt freshman season, but not play in any games.

2019
Redshirted as a true freshman offensive lineman ... Earned MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll distinction for the spring 2020 semester.

High School
Two-year starter at Lewisville (Texas) High where he helped coach Mike Odie’s squad to a 9-4 record in 2018 ... Was a two-time 6-6A all-district performer for the Fighting Farmers ... Helped lead team to 2018 Texas playoff appearance ... Runs a 4.9 40-yard dash and squats 455 pounds ... Star-Telegram listed him as one of the best underrated players in the 2018 senior class in the Dallas area. 

Personal
Nicholas Anders Nielsen was born 10/9/00 in Plano, Texas ... Son of Chris and Mary Nielsen of Lewisville, Texas ... Has a brother, Spencer ... Majoring in Exercise and Movement Science.