Is John Nestor starting?
John Nestor is the projected starter at LCB for Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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The Ballhawk
A 3-star recruit out of Marist, ranked #833 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 50 tackles, 6 INT, 6 PBU. That's 9% of the team's production at his spot and 98th-percentile production nationally — good for a 86 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #17
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | 6 | 6 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8708
- National Rank
- #833
- High School
- Marist
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
Why this rating?
On a 83-rated defense; 98th-percentile production (×0.87 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 86.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at LCB · Minnesota Golden Gophers
- 11786John NestorStarter
- 2870Mike Gerald
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.