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Texoma Sports Hall of Fame Inductee: David Nelson
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) β The eighth annual Nexstar Sports Awards and Hall of Fame banquet kicked off at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, inside D.L. Ligon Coliseum on the campus of Midwestern State University.
The Texoma Sports Hall of Fame was founded along with the annual Nexstar Sports Awards in 2019, honoring local legends who left their mark on Texoma athletics and enshrining them among the most talented athletes Texoma has ever seen.
Each year during the Nexstar Sports Awards, several athletes who called Texoma home are added to the Nexstar Sports Hall of Fame. In 2026, four individuals and one team were inducted into the Nexstar Sports Hall of Fame.
2026 Inductee β David Nelson (Petrolia/Rider)
David Nelson first made his mark in Texoma in 2002, helping the Petrolia Pirates capture a Class 2A State Championship. He later transferred to Rider, where he became one of the most prolific receivers in the Schoolβs history.
During both his Junior and Senior seasons, Nelson caught 144 passes for over 2,700 yards and 31 touchdowns, all of which still stand as both school and school-district records.
Nelson earned All-State honors twice, in 2003 and 2004, establishing himself as one of the top players in the state.
His career led him to the University of Florida, where he helped the Gators win two national championships. During his time in Gainesville, he recorded 46 receptions for 630 yards and seven touchdowns.
As an undrafted free agent in 2010, Nelson signed with the Buffalo Bills. In total, he spent five seasons in the NFL with both the Bills and the New York Jets, finishing his professional career with 1,530 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
As a Texas High School State Champ, record-setting receiver, two-time national champion in the SEC and one of the areaβs best NFL talents, it is an honor to welcome David Nelson into Nexstarβs Texoma Sports Hall of Fame.
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