Payton Nelson

Montini Catholic c/o 26’ // 3.9 GPA // DB/OLB // @mj_sbbm4keys trained // 5’9” 185lbs

[Payton Nelson @p_nelson2]

Best way to end High School!
-14-0
-Back 2 Back State Champions
-CCL Champions
-CCL All Conference

Safety Stats:
-4 Ints (2 Pick Six’s)
-77 Total Tackles
-8 PBU’s
-2 TFL
-1 Forced Fumble
@MontiniFootball @KayJay20 @mj_sbbm4keys @EDGYTIM @LemmingReport
https://t.co/EtBxlu3JmX

[Damacio Ortegon ‘27 @damacioortegon4]

After a great conversation with @VillTrevor I am blessed to receive an offer from @UST_Football #AGTG

@MontiniFootball @AllenTrieu @EDGYTIM @TomLoy247 @jonstonmac @jay_macintyre11 @Coach_Caruso @EliasKarras @KayJay20_

[Grant Georgas @GeorgasG_22]

2025 Season Highlights
Played Varsity weeks 4-13 as Soph
10-3 season
Semi-final Appearance
RB
15 TD - 5 Varsity

⁦@EDGYTIM⁩ ⁦@CoachHoreniDGN⁩ ⁦@DGNFootball⁩ ⁦@CoachCroci54⁩ ⁦@mj_sbbm4keys⁩ ⁦@PrepRedzoneIL⁩ https://t.co/utFL6YvNls

[Charles Flowers @charles3flowers]

After a great time with @NMU_Football I’m blessed to recieve an offer from Northern Michigan University, Thank you @CoachBoom26 @iTaylerStanley3 @NMUCoachJanus for an amazing visit. @MontiniFootball

[Luca Florio @lucaflorio_]

After a great talk with @CoachHartig I’m blessed to receive an offer to Minnesota State University!! @MontiniFootball

[Coach Kamo @KayJay20_]

Defensive Team Stats for the 25’ Montini Broncos #UpTheScore #TeamFirst

[Montini Football @MontiniFootball]

Big Congrats to CJ Harkins (NIU) and Angelo DeSensi (Northwestern) who signed today! Special thanks to our Athletic Department for staging a great event that allowed family, friends and classmates to celebrate this special day together! What a great environment! #TeamFirst

[Charles Flowers @charles3flowers]

Here are my Senior Year Highlights
Runningback 4.4 speed
14-0 4A State Champs👑
803 APY
11 TDS
8.3 YPC
96 carries
CCL Academic All Conference
https://t.co/HkZ9RyXP45
@MontiniFootball @KayJay20_ @PrepRedzoneIL @michaelsobrien

[Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears]

Kings of the North 👑

[Montini Football @MontiniFootball]

Merry Christmas from Montini Football!

[Payton Nelson @p_nelson2]

Best way to end High School!
-14-0
-Back 2 Back State Champions
-CCL Champions
-CCL All Conference

Safety Stats:
-4 Ints (2 Pick Six’s)
-77 Total Tackles
-8 PBU’s
-2 TFL
-1 Forced Fumble
@MontiniFootball @KayJay20 @mj_sbbm4keys @EDGYTIM @LemmingReport
https://t.co/EtBxlu3JmX

[Montini Football @MontiniFootball]

Seniors Angelo DeSensi, Isaac Alexander, Payton Nelson and Nico Castaldo representing the State Champion Broncos at the Bears Game today! #BearDown #TeamFirst

[Coach Kamo @KayJay20_]

The bigger the moment , the better Nelly plays! Do it All DB #LockU

[Payton Nelson @p_nelson2]

@KayJay20_

[Payton Nelson @p_nelson2]

Best way to end High School!
-14-0
-Back 2 Back State Champions
-CCL Champions
-CCL All Conference

Safety Stats:
-4 Ints (2 Pick Six’s)
-77 Total Tackles
-8 PBU’s
-2 TFL
-1 Forced Fumble
@MontiniFootball @KayJay20 @mj_sbbm4keys @EDGYTIM @LemmingReport
https://t.co/EtBxlu3JmX

[Coach Kamo @KayJay20_]

Interception Leaders:
1️⃣: @p_nelson2 - 4 INTs
2️⃣: @JohnnyLouise15 - 3 INTs
3️⃣: @BenEvenson868, @Orlando_Greco20, Chris Juda, Eli Stephens - 2 INTs
4️⃣: @santino_tenuta, Brody Boyer, Kenny Hines, Drew Chrastka, Andy Sparke - 1 INT

[Coach Kamo @KayJay20_]

Year 3️⃣ w/ @MontiniFootball (Year 1️⃣ as Defensive Coordinator)
14-0 Finish (2nd Perfect Season in School History)
IHSA 4A State Champions
CCL White Champions
Defense gave up 16 PPG (14 Games)
Allowed 14 Passing TDs in 14 Games
22 INTs (35 PBUs) 4 Pick 6s 🔒🔒🔒#LockU #TeamFirst

[Damacio Ortegon ‘27 @damacioortegon4]

https://t.co/k1oW6oUwbf
Junior Szn Highlights
14-0 State Champs!
1,212 Yards
58 Rec
12 TDs
@MontiniFootball

[Montini Catholic HS @MontiniCatholic]

Great championship celebration yesterday, honoring our 2025 team, coaches, parents and fans! What an awesome season it has been! 🔥🏈Go, Broncos! @MontiniFootball

[NIU Football @NIU_Football]

Lockdown mode ACTIVATED. 🔐

Welcome Cristian Harkins, CB out of Montini Catholic (IL)!
The Huskie secondary just got a whole lot tighter. 🐾 #NSD26 @CristianHarkins

#Coming2Dekal6 | #TheHardWay

[Montini Catholic Athletics @Montini_AD]

“Championship High”