Moving right along to the Gopher secondary.
2021
A very strong overall defense in 2021 and the secondary was certainly a strength. In terms of yards allowed, the Gopher pass defense was 2nd in the Big Ten. Coney Durr is the one starter who departed along with nickelback Justus Harris.
Part of what really helped bolster the secondary was the emergence of true freshman Justin Walley. He stepped into the starting corner role, opposite Durr, and was outstanding filling in for the departed Benjamin St-Juste. Walley ended up with recognition from various freshmen All-American teams.