Arvell Nelson was born on September 27, 1988 in Cleveland, OH. Arvell Nelson is a ollege football quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Arvell Nelson played high school football at Glenville HS in Ohio.

Arvell Nelson Bio in 2007
Arvell Nelson was listed as co-second team quarterback following spring practice in 2007. Arvell Nelson play his first game in 2007 with a win against Syracuse as offense gained 408 yards total offense. Arvell Nelson completed only pass attempt for 12 yards vs. Syracuse and had no rushing attempts. Arvell Nelson saw first action of career at wide receiver in loss at Purdue, but had no statistics. Arvell Nelson saw action on kickoff return team in win over Minnesota in anticipation of late on-side kick. did not see action in opening win over Northern Illinois. Arvell Nelson did not see action in loss at Iowa State. did not see action in loss at Wisconsin. Arvell Nelson did not see action in loss to Indiana. Arvell Nelson did not see action in loss at Penn State. Arvell Nelson did not see action in win over 18th-ranked Illinois. did not see action in double OT win over Michigan State. Arvell Nelson did not see action in win at Northwestern. did not see action in loss to Western Michigan.

Arvell Nelson Bio in 2006
Arvell Nelson redshirted at the Iowa hawkeyes in the 2006 season.

Arvell Nelson Bio in High School
Arvell Nelson threw for 4,203 yards and 47 touchdowns in his career, with just nine interceptions. Arvell Nelson passed for 2,605 yards and 34 touchdowns as a senior. Arvell Nelson led team to regional championship as a junior. Arvell Nelson's Glenville HS record was 24-3 in his final two years, including a 14-0 conference mark. Arvell Nelson was the team captain.

Arvell Nelson high school awards and recognitions

• Arvell Nelson was the second team all-state and first team all-conference as a senior.
• Arvell Nelson was the three-time letterman in football, two-time letterman in track and one in basketball.