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Quenton Nelson named among best college football players of the 2000s

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Quenton Nelson named among best college football players of the 2000s
Summary

Quenton Nelson, a former offensive lineman for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, has been recognized by college football analyst Joel Klatt as one of the best offensive players from the 2000s. Nelson, who played at Notre Dame from 2015 to 2017 and earned All-American honors, is listed as one of the top guards. His inclusion highlights a roster of elite college talent spanning various positions, including notable names like Vince Young and Adrian Peterson. The list aims to celebrate standout performances in college football since the year 2000.

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  • •Quenton Nelson played for Notre Dame from 2015 to 2017.
  • •He was selected as one of the best guards on Klatt's list.
  • •Nelson earned All-American honors during his college career.
  • •The list features players from various offensive positions.
  • •Joel Klatt compiled the list to spotlight elite college football players.
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  • 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame alum Quenton Nelson makes best-player of 2000s list
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Notre Dame alum Quenton Nelson is on Joel Klatt's list of best offensive college football players of the 2000s.

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