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    JohnNestor

    Minnesota Golden Gophers
    • Minnesota Golden Gophers
    • #17
    • Defensive BackDB
    • Class
      Senior
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 95 kg
    • Birthplace
      Chicago, IL
    • Class
      Senior
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 95 kg
    • Birthplace
      Chicago, IL
    • Status
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    2026 season stats

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      20
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      1
      INT
      1
      PD
      2
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