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Jalen Myrick ready to run with chance to be Minnesota's top cornerback

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Minnesota should have two cornerbacks selected in next month's NFL draft. It's a testament to Jalen Myrick's talent and potential that the Golden Gophers aren't terribly worried about the position for 2016.

Myrick, a senior, has spent time the past two seasons filling in and playing alongside Eric Murray and Briean Boddy-Calhoun, a pair of All-Big Ten performers bound for the pro ranks. As the Gophers began spring practice last week, Myrick was undoubtedly the team's new No. 1 cornerback.

"I'm excited for those guys to get drafted," Myrick said. "I'm also excited to get to show what I can do.