File LB-465 · National rank 4195 · 2027 class
James Nesta
6'3"Height
235 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
3.8/10
Long Shot
Current · UDFA Territory
2.9 Floor
range 5.3
Ceiling 8.2
8.2/10
Day 2 Caliber
Ceiling · +4.4
2.9/10
Raw Prospect
Floor · −0.9
Ceiling: 2026 rotation (WILL2) — some opportunity; significant upside (+4.4) · up-year team · LB lower-value.
Floor: Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.9.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
3.8
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Former top-450 four-star who has logged only 4 career games and projects as the WILL2. Minimal production to grade, so the current stays near his recruiting floor. Backup-caliber tape with developmental upside.
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