What will Minnesota's safety position look like this season?
The Gophers lost only three starters from last year's defense, but there was none bigger than Tyler Nubin. He is now with the New York Giants, so what will Minnesota do in hopes of replacing its All-America safety?
Since P.J. Fleck took over the Gophers in 2017, the Gophers' safety position has arguably been their strength. Antoine Winfield Jr., Jordan Howden and Tyler Nubin were all multi-year starters and All-Conference players. Heading into the 2024 season, they don't have the same sure-fire star.Redshirt junior Darius Green started every game for the Gophers last season alongside Nubin. He earned a 53.8 overall PFF grade and had 41 tackles on the season. His fellow started had an 89.
If the Gophers want to have an improved defense under first-year defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, Green will need to take a step up. The Covington, Georgia native will have every chance to be the leader at this position, but he had the lowest PFF grade of all 11 full-time defensive Minnesota starters last season.6-foot-2, safety Coleman Bryson is a serious potential breakout player on the Gophers' defense. He broke onto the scene initially as a true freshman.
Last season it took him a while to carve out a role, playing only six total snaps through the first 10 weeks of the season. He played more than 44 snaps in each of the last four games, earning a 57.8 PFF grade on the year. With another full offseason of development, he's likely the favorite to start Week 1, alongside Green.If you follow Gophers' recruiting, you know who Koi Perich is.
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