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John Nestor
DB · SR · Minnesota Golden Gophers

John Nestor

DB SR Minnesota
About Nestor Updated Aug 30, 2026

John Nestor brings ball production and Big Ten-tested versatility to Minnesota

John Nestor is a 6-foot-1, 205-pound Minnesota DB with real Big Ten experience and a proven knack for making plays on the ball; in the 2024 season at Iowa, he logged 14 tackles and a fumble recovery, and his 2025 Minnesota profile shows he’s been used as a versatile corner with early production and strong coverage traits. He stands out for his size, range, and plug-and-play experience, which make him a useful fit if a team wants a mature, physical defensive back who can compete in coverage and handle multiple alignments.

Schedule

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DNA

Early season — still building Updated Oct 27, 2026
Nestor National defensive back Average
Tackling
~60th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Coverage
~45th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Ball Hawk
~54th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Disruption
~79th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games / 7 PBP
Playmaker
~37th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Turnover Creator
~58th percentile; Thin sample; 7 games / 0 PBP
Production
~64th percentile; Building confidence; 7 games / 7 PBP
Consistency
~61st percentile; Building confidence; 7 games
Clutch
~24th percentile; Thin sample; 7 games / 0 PBP

Fair Market Value

$488K

Qualified estimate

Stats

2026

Percentile among FBS DBs — a longer bar ranks higher

31
Tackles
222nd of 1,912 DBs
17
Solo Tackles
278th of 1,912 DBs
14
Assisted Tackles
183rd of 1,912 DBs
2
Passes Defended
316th of 1,912 DBs
1
Interceptions
110th of 419 DBs
0
Interception Yards
242nd of 419 DBs
0
Interception Touchdowns
50th of 439 DBs
0
Sacks
156th of 1,912 DBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
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Fan Score

80 Fan Score
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