Minnesota's Impressive DB Run

[IceBoxGopher]

Justin Walley getting drafted by the Indianapolis Colts marks the 11th Gopher DB selected since 2010. Over the last 15 years, there's been a really impressive run of Minnesota defensive backs, with quite a few making a mark professionally.

Marcus Sherels, 2007-2009
4 INTs, 106 Combined Tackles, 2 TFL
UDFA with Minnesota Vikings. NFL Career 2010-2019. Most Career PR TDs with Vikings. Most PR TDs in a Season with Vikings. Tied Most Special Teams TDs with Vikings

Troy Stoudermire, 2008-2012
3 INTs, 6 PDs, 2 FRs, 2 FFs, 149 Combined Tackles, 9 TFL
2010 All Big Ten Honorable Mention. 2012 All Big Ten Honorable Mention. FBS All-Time Kickoff Return Yard Leader.
CFL Grey Cup Champion. CFL Career 2013-2019

Michael Carter, 2009-2012
6 INTs, 2 FFs, 94 Combined Tackles, 3 TFL, 1 INT TD
2012 All Big Ten Honorable Mention.
UDFA with Buffalo Bills

Brock Vereen, 2010-2013
4 INTs, 12 PDs, 2 FFs, 200 Combined Tackles, 9 TFL
2013 All Big Ten First Team.
Drafted by the Chicago Bears, 2014 Round 4. NFL Career 2014-2016

Derrick Wells, 2012-2013
4 INTs, 1 FR, 131 Combined Tackles, 4 TFL
UDFA with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cedric Thompson, 2012-2014
5 INTs, 2 PDs, 2 FRs, 3 FFs, 205 Combined Tackles, 6 TFL
Drafted by the Miami Dolphins, 2015 Round 5. NFL Career: 2015-2017

Eric Murray, 2012-2015
2 INTs, 24 PDs, 3 FRs, 3 FFs, 192 Combined Tackles, 7 TFL
2013 All Big Ten Honorable Mention. 2014 All Big Ten Second Team. 2015 All Big Ten Third Team.
Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, 2016 Round 4. NFL Career 2016-Present

Briean Boddy-Calhoun, 2013-2015
10 INTs, 2 FRs, 2 FFs, 104 Combined Tackles, 4 TFL, 2 INT TDs
2014 All Big Ten First Team. 2015 All Big Ten Third Team.
UDFA with Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL Career 2016-2021

Jalen Myrick, 2013-2016
5 INTs, 1 FF, 21 PDs, 93 Combined Tackles, 9 TFL, 2 INT TDs
2016 All Big Ten Honorable Mention.
Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, 2017 Round 7. NFL Career 2017-2019

Jacob Huff, 2015-2018
5 INTs, 2 FFs, 11 PDs, 165 Combined Tackles, 6 TFL, 1 INT TD
2018 All Big Ten Honorable Mention

Antoine Winfield Jr., 2016-2019
9 INTs, 3 FR, 2 FF, 6 PDs, 177 Combined Tackles, 8 TFL, 2 INT TDs
2019 All Big Ten First Team. 2019 All American First Team. Big Ten DB of the Year. Most Single Season Interceptions at Minnesota.
Drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2020 Round 2. Super Bowl Champion. 2023 All Pro First Team. 2021 Pro Bowl. NFL Career 2020-Present

Chris Williamson, 2018-2019
1 INT, 7 PDs, 1 FF, 90 Combined Tackles, 7.5 TFL, 1 INT TD
Drafted by the New York Giants, 2020 Round 7. NFL Career 2020-2022

Coney Durr, 2016-2021
4 INTs, 26 PDs, 1 FR, 144 Combined Tackles, 11 TFL, 1 INT TD
2019 All Big Ten Honorable Mention. 2020 All Big Ten Honorable Mention.
UDFA with Chicago Bears

Benjamin St-Juste, 2019-2020
13 PDs, 62 Combined Tackles, 2 TFL
2019 All Big Ten Honorable Mention.
Drafted by the Washington Commanders, 2021 Round 3. NFL Career 2021-2024.

Jordan Howden, 2018-2022
4 INTs, 20 PDs, 240 Combined Tackles, 7 TFL
2022 All Big Ten Honorable Mention.
Drafted by the New Orleans Saints, 2023 Round 5. NFL Career 2023-Present

Terell Smith, 2018-2022
4 INTs, 16 PDs, 1 FR, 1 FF, 109 Combined Tackles, 7 TFL
2022 All Big Ten Honorable Mention.
Drafted by the Chicago Bears, 2023 Round 5. NFL Career 2023-Present

Tyler Nubin, 2019-2023
13 INTs, 11 PDs, 1 FR, 3 FF, 207 Combined Tackles, 5 TFL
2021 All Big Ten Honorable Mention. 2022 All Big Ten Second Team. 2023 All Big Ten First Team. 2023 All American First Team. Most Career Interceptions at Minnesota.
Drafted by the New York Giants, 2024 Round 2. NFL Career 2024-Present

Justin Walley, 2021-2024
7 INTs, 27 PDs, 3 FF, 4 FR, 155 Combined Tackles, 4 TFL
2023 All Big Ten Honorable Mention. 2024 All Big Ten Second Team
Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, 2025 Round 3

 

[GopherGold01]

That's insane, thanks for putting together

 

[minnyrules11]

Was there a Travis (safety) that went to Patriots?

 

[johndoe]

To think too, we've got another one on the team waiting in the wings in Koi; could end up being the highest drafted one of them all when it's all said and done if he keeps on this trajectory

 

[pregameatblarneys]

BSJ out of the league now?

 

[UpAndUnder43]

BSJ out of the league now?

He played 17 games for Washington last year.

Signed with the chargers on a 1 year, $2.5 million deal for the upcoming season.

Married a model. Has a kid. His sister in law is USA track athlete Anna Hall.