Shawn Nielsen Season 2019

Entering 2019 season

Starred for JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. … Was a three-year letter winner, helping the Lions improve their win total from five in 2016 to seven in 2017 to nine in 2018  … Totaled 137 tackles over his three seasons (108 solo), 21.5 tackles for loss, 22 sacks, 17 quarterback hurries, a fumble recovery and three blocked field goals, according to MaxPreps … Also added two rushing touchdowns in 2018… Was a two-time first-team all-Trinity League selection (2017-18) and a second-team pick as a sophomore in 2016 … Was a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247sports, and a two-star prospect by Rivals … Received a grade of 82 by 247sports and 72 by ESPN … Picked San Diego State over offers from Northern Illinois, San José State and Eastern Washington.