NFL Draft Profile for Doug Nester: West Virginia’s Other OL Looking for Opportunity

Often in Zach Frazier’s shadow, Doug Nester is the other NFL hopeful offensive lineman from West Virginia in this year’s draft class.

Doug Nester’s College Bio

While Frazier is a lock to be drafted in an early round, Nester has flown under the radar since taking part in the East-West Shrine Bowl. Nester, who spent three years at WVU after initially starting his college career at Virginia Tech, is also coming off a season that saw him miss time with an injury.

After speculation Nester would declare for the NFL Draft after the 2022 season, he returned for one final year as a Mountaineer in 2023.

Teams to Watch

Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers, a team that’s been heavily connected to Frazier.

Pros for Doug Nester in NFL

• Strength
• Run blocking
• Leadership
• Getting pad level in his stance
• Experience

Areas of Concern for Doug Nester in NFL

• Injury history
• Pass protection
• Plays with poor balance
• Doesn’t show enough power for his size

Big 12 Pro Day

40 time: 5.31
VJ: 28
BJ: 8’9″
SS: 4.91
3C: 8.12

Below are Nester’s official measurements for his height, weight, arm length and hand size.

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 308 pounds
Arm Length: 32 3/4
Hand Size: 9 3/4

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