JohnNestor
CBCB#17MINN Golden Gophers
6'1" • 210lbs • Sr.Draft Eligibility:2028
- Overall Grade '26
- 86.2
- 7th/997 - CBs
- Snap Count '26
- 379
- 280th/2299 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 1
- 113th/997 - CBs
- WK 9 MATCHUP
- @ INDHOO 10/31, 7:30 PM
John
Nestor
CB
#17
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MINN Golden Gophers
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/28/2026
John Nestor is a cornerback for the Minnesota Golden Gophers who earned a 86.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 7th among 997 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 86.6 ranked 8th among 997 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 79.0 ranked 112th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Nestor broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 68.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 15 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 27 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Minnesota Golden Gophers
2025 - Present
Iowa Hawkeyes
2023 - 2024
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
86.2
AVG
7th/997 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
86.6
AVG
8th/997 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
60.0
AVG
286th/997 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
79.0
AVG
112th/997 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vsLANW
95.9
Week 2, 2025
vsWIUN
91
Week 14, 2025
vsOHAK
90.3
Week 3, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@MIST
47
Week 8, 2024
@OHST
48.3
Week 6, 2025
vsINPU
48.3
Week 7, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
27
116th/997 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
113th/997 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
234th/997 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
15
592nd/997 CBs
Defense
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Rank
116
th
Solo Tackles
27
123
rd
Assists
7
23
rd
Forced Fumbles
1
94
th
Stops
11
146
th
Sacks
0
785
th
Missed Tackles
6
113
th
Interceptions
1
269
th
Passer Rating Allowed
68.8
80
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
8
234
th
Total Pressures
1
339
th
PBUs
2
592
nd
Receptions Allowed
15
Snaps
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Rank
280
th
Total Snaps
379
274
th
Run Defense Snaps
167
747
th
Pass Rush Snaps
1
262
nd
Coverage Snaps
211
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