Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) leaves the field Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after losing a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) leaves the field Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after losing a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Notre Dame alum Quenton Nelson makes best-player of 2000s list

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish football star Quenton Nelson made a list of best college players since the year 2000.

College football analyst Joel Klatt put together an All-21st Century list of best offensive players in college football since the year 2000. He had one quarterback (Vince Young), one running back (Adrian Peterson), three wide receivers, one tight end, two offensive tackles, two guards, one center and one extra athlete.

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Nelson, who is entering his ninth NFL season with the Indianapolis Colts, was one of the chosen guards. He played at Notre Dame for three seasons from 2015 to 2017 and was an All-American once during that time.

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