Minnesota Golden Gophers#17 · DB John Nestor
90 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 210 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
John Nestor is a DB (#17) for Minnesota, from Chicago, IL. In the 2026 season he has 16 tackles and 1 interception over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 3
Interceptions 15
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 14
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 3
Coverage 16
Ball-hawking 15
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 9
Frame 9
Experience 17
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2026 season
16
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
3
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
John Nestor career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 5 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | MINN | 11 | 50 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | IOWA | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | IOWA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 25 | 82 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
14
7
38
7
17
20
6
28
0
10
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Michigan | W 20-14 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Washington | W 27-24 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Akron | W 41-7 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mississippi State | L 13-38 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota DB: #17
- ClassSenior
- HometownChicago, IL
John Nestor: Minnesota DB profile and stats
John Nestor is a DB (#17) for Minnesota, from Chicago, IL. This profile tracks John Nestor's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
John Nestor in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does John Nestor play for?
John Nestor plays for Minnesota, wearing #17 at DB.
What position does John Nestor play?
John Nestor is a DB for Minnesota.
How tall is John Nestor?
John Nestor is 6-1 and weighs 210 lb.
What year is John Nestor in?
John Nestor is listed as a senior on the Minnesota roster.
Where is John Nestor from?
John Nestor is from Chicago, IL.
How many tackles does John Nestor have?
John Nestor has 16 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.