University of Minnesota cornerback Jalen Myrick was taken in the seventh round of the NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday afternoon.
Jacksonville drafts Gophers cornerback Jalen Myrick
Myrick had five interceptions for the Gophers in 47 career games over four years, including 21 starts.
April 29, 2017 at 9:57PM
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Myrick had five interceptions for the Gophers in 47 career games over four years, including 21 starts.
He was the 222nd overall pick.
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