Personal
Born in American Fork, Utah ... parents are Rod and Michelle Nehring ... one of six boys in the family ... an Eagle Scout ... served a Church mission in Las Vegas (2001-2003) ... graduated with academic honors from Columbus North HS in Columbus, Ind.
Before BYU
A four-year letterwinner at Columbus North HS ... earned all-conference running back honors as a senior ... posted 1,200 yards rushing as a senior ... played safety for the Bulldogs ... also lettered in wrestling (4) and track (3) ... made the state tournament as a junior and senior in wrestling ... posted a 40-0 regular-season record as a senior ... in freestyle wrestling, competed for Team Indiana in Japan as a sophomore ... also earned a trip to the state championships in track as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team.
Saw action in seven games during the season ... registered seven tackles on the season, including two solo takedowns ... had five tackles against Notre Dame.
Redshirted the 2004 season.
Redshirted the 2004 season.