Nathan Balestrieri is an offensive lineman for San José State listed at 6'1" and 294 pounds. The Walnut Creek, California native played four seasons at Las Lomas High School, where he earned three letters in football and was named captain as a senior. He appeared on the First Team All-League roster in both his junior and senior years and played on both the offensive and defensive lines. Balestrieri also competed in basketball for three seasons, earning one letter. He did not appear in a game during his 2023 freshman season at SJSU and returns as a redshirt junior.