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Aug 31, 2015 at 8:57p ET

Aug 31, 2015 at 8:57p ET

The Gophers have a group of legitimate NFL prospects manning the four defensive back positions: cornerbacks Briean Boddy-Calhoun and Eric Murray and safeties Damarius Travis and Antonio Johnson.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota football program has hardly been prone to some catchy nickname like Cornerback College or Safety School.

Now, in another sign of progress under coach Jerry Kill and his staff, the Gophers have an all-senior group of legitimate NFL prospects manning the four defensive back positions.