Darrell Luter Jr drafted by the 49ers in the 2023 draft. Luter, drafted by San Francisco, in the 5th round, at pick 155. This pick continued the 3 year streak of University of South Alabama players being drafted in the NFL Draft.
Luter Jr is the 4th Jaguar ever drafted, and becomes the first defensive player in South Alabama Jaguar football history.
Other South Alabama Players Drafted In The NFL All-Time
TE Gerald Everett- 2017 Los Angeles Rams in 2nd round 44th overall
WR Kawaan Baker- 2021 New Orleans Saints in 7th round 255th overall
WR Jalen Tolbert- 2022 Dallas Cowboys in 3rd round 88th overall
Darrell Luter Jr played in the 2023 Senior Bowl. The game was played on the campus of the University of South Alabama, at Hancock Whitney Stadium. So, it was a chance for him to play one more “home game” in front of family and friends. Luter was also impressing coaching staffs at the 2023 NFL Combine. He was on a number of 2023 preseason award watch lists, including the Jim Thorpe, Bendnarik and Brock Nagurski Award lists. Luter also finished the season as a Third-Team All Sun Belt player.
In his career at South Alabama Luter Jr played cornerback and had 5 interceptions, 18 pass breakups and 91 total tackles.
Luter Jr By The Numbers
2020- JR- 9 games, 28 total tackles, 0 Ints, 1 pass breakup 1 forced fumble
- *2021- JR- 9 games, 21 total tackles, 4 Ints, 10 pass breakups
2022- SR – 13 games, 42 total tackles, 1 Ints, 7 pass breakups
( *2021 was the extra eligibility Covid-19 year)
Other 2023 draft eligible Jags
Jalen Wayne- WR signs an Undrafted Free Agent deal with the Buffalo Bills.
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