Defensive Back · #17
John Nestor Scouting Report
John Nestor is a 6' 1", 210 CB at Minnesota Golden Gophers (SR). As of Sep 11, 2026, he ranks No. 116 on Teamistry's 2027 board, built from 3 draft boards.
- Position
- CB
- School
- Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Class
- SR
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 210
- Status
- Active
Minnesota Golden GophersPortalStats just now
Total Tackles
39
Solo Tackles
25
Assists
14
Sacks
0
Forced Fumbles
1
Interceptions
1
Passes Defended
2
2027 NFL Draft · Minnesota
Teamistry consensus
116
CB · SR · 6'0" · 205 lbs · score 117.77
Updated 2026-09-11. Expert boards carry the rank. The number matches this player's row on the board. Watchlists are invitation pools, not ranked boards.
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Senior Bowl Top 300 and Shrine Bowl 1000.
Scout boards
Overall rank on each public big board we track.
Mocks & ADP
Consensus mock slot 69 · R3.
Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 113 | 1 |
| 2026 | 39 | 25 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 105 | 70 | 35 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 113 | 1 |
Scoring
| Season | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
News
- Paul Finebaum shares why he likes the 24-team College Football Playoff
Paul Finebaum shares why he likes the 24-team College Football Playoff
- Sources: Oregon State QB Braden Atkinson re-signs for 2027
Oregon State sophomore quarterback Braden Atkinson, the country's leading passer, has signed a deal to return to Oregon State for the 2027 season, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
- Heisman race after Week 10: CJ Carr, new contenders emerge
Like so much of this college football season, the Heisman race is officially in a state of flux.
- College Football Playoff Bubble Watch after Week 10
A conference-by-conference look at which teams are contending for the playoff, who's close, and who's out.
- Will Muschamp brought 'boom' back to Texas' defense as new coordinator
While much attention has been on the Horns' offense, a newly aggressive D has kept them in the CFP hunt.
- Breaking down the CFP race for three conferences after Week 10
Before making a futures prediction after Week 10, let's look at three paths to conference championships.
Recruiting history
- Iowa, 2023–2024, On3 path
- Minnesota, On3 path
- Iowa Hawkeyes, 2023, Signed out of high school
- Minnesota Golden Gophers, 2025, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
- B.O. Mascoe · CB · Texas
- Jyaire Hill · CB · Michigan
- Chris Peal · CB · Syracuse
- Vicari Swain · CB · South Carolina
- Brice Pollock · CB · Texas Tech
FAQ
Where is John Nestor ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
No. 116 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 3 draft boards.
What position does John Nestor play?
CB