2.33: Tyler Nubin, S | Minnesota
At the top of the second round, the Chicago Bears get their Eddie Jackson replacement in Tyler Nubin from Minnesota. Nubin is a bigger guy, coming in at 6-foot-2 and weighing 210 pounds. Compared to Eddie Jackson coming out of Alabama, however, they're relatively close in size.
Nubin, however, is in a completely different league as a prospect than Bo Jack was.
TYLER NUBIN INTERCEPTION AGAIN❗️❗️❗️
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The @GopherFootball safety is giving his team the ball back with a minute to go. 👀
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Tyler Nubin is one of the top safeties in the draft, and it's not surprising as to why that scouts think so. Nubin is a true ball hawk, and for a team that preaches turnovers, Tyler Nubin is well-versed.
Nubin is a five-year player for the Minnesota Gophers, and in that time, he was truly all over the ball.
2019 (FR) | 2020 (SO) | 2021 (JR) | 2022 (SR) | 2023 (SR*) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 INTs | 1 INT | 3 INTs | 4 INTs | 5 INTs |
6 tackles | 41 tackles | 52 tackles | 55 tackles | 53 tackles |
In terms of an Eddie Jackson replacement, Tyler Nubin would fit in perfectly alongside Jaquan Brisker on the Chicago Bears defense. Nubin is more of a zone safety, but he has the skills to play downhill if needed. Whether asked to turn the ball over or make a tackle, he'll be well-equipped to do either.