Oklahoma Sooners#47 · LB James Nesta
71 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 233 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Huntersville, NC
James Nesta is a LB (#47) for Oklahoma, from Huntersville, NC. In the 2026 season he has 16 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 11
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 3
Coverage 11
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 9
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 13
Frame 13
Experience 10
How we rate The SECFOOTBALL.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
16
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
James Nesta career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | OU | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | OU | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | OU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
6
0
34
13
0
17
3
14
19
12No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Georgia | L 13-41 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs New Mexico | W 14-6 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Michigan | L 10-17 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs UTEP | W 51-0 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowOklahoma LB: #47
- ClassSophomore
- HometownHuntersville, NC
James Nesta: Oklahoma LB profile and stats
James Nesta is a LB (#47) for Oklahoma, from Huntersville, NC. This profile tracks James Nesta's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Oklahoma roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Oklahoma sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
James Nesta in the news
All newsPreviewTexas at Oklahoma: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Texas meets Oklahoma at Cotton Bowl, a neutral site. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on ABC.2026-10-07RecapOklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 (Week 3, 2026)Oklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). Now Oklahoma is 2-1, and New Mexico is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapMichigan beat Oklahoma 17-10 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan beat Oklahoma 17-10 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 2-0, and Oklahoma is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does James Nesta play for?
James Nesta plays for Oklahoma, wearing #47 at LB.
What position does James Nesta play?
James Nesta is a LB for Oklahoma.
How tall is James Nesta?
James Nesta is 6-3 and weighs 233 lb.
What year is James Nesta in?
James Nesta is listed as a sophomore on the Oklahoma roster.
Where is James Nesta from?
James Nesta is from Huntersville, NC.
How many tackles does James Nesta have?
James Nesta has 16 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.