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Destin Talbert
No. 26     Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Talbert with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024
Born: (1999-10-25) October 25, 1999 (age 25)
Darien, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive back
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
CollegeNorth Dakota State
High schoolHinsdale South (Darien, IL)
Career history
As player
2023Seattle Sea Dragons*
2024–presentHamilton Tiger-Cats
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Destin Talbert (born October 25, 1999) is an American professional football defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at North Dakota State.

Early life

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Talbert played high school football at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Illinois as a wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner.[1][2] He set school records in single-game touchdowns, career touchdowns, single-game yards, and career yards.[2]

College career

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Talbert played college football for the North Dakota State Bison from 2018 to 2022.[2][3] He played in all 11 games his freshman year in 2018, and made five tackles. He appeared in all 16 games in 2019, recording 24 tackles and five pass breakups.[2] Destin played in all 10 games, starting five, during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, totaling 25 tackles and five pass breakups. He appeared in all 15 games during the 2021 season, accumulating 31 tackles, five pass breakups, and three interceptions.[2][4] He made a one-handed interception in the endzone in the final minutes of the 2021 NCAA semifinals, helping North Dakota State win 20-14 over James Madison.[2][5] Talbert started all 15 games during his fifth season of college football in 2022, accumulating 59 tackles, one interception, six pass breakups, and one blocked field goal that he returned 56 yards for a touchdown.[2][6][7]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+2⁄5 in
(1.81 m) 		189 lb
(86 kg) 		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.59 s 1.58 s 2.65 s 4.37 s 6.94 s 40 in
(1.02 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 20 reps
All values from Pro Day[8]

After the going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Talbert was invited to rookie minicamp on a tryout basis with both the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints.[9][10]

Seattle Sea Dragons

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In June 2023, he was selected by the Seattle Sea Dragons during the 2023 XFL rookie draft.[11] He signed with the team in October 2023.[12] However, the Sea Dragons were not included in the merger of the XFL and USFL that formed the new United Football League.[13]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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Talbert signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 22, 2024.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Destin Talbert assumes playmaking, leadership role for Hornets". Chicago Tribune. September 21, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Destin Talbert". gobison.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Peterson, Eric (April 7, 2021). "Bison junior Talbert says he's ready to be the 'old guy' among NDSU cornerbacks". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "NDSU's Talbert Having Breakout Year At Cornerback". kvrr.com. December 8, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Peterson, Eric (December 18, 2021). "View highlights and reaction to Bison defensive back Destin Talbert's epic interception in the FCS semifinals". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Peterson, Eric (October 5, 2022). "'The dude is just a stud': Bison CB Talbert providing valuable versatility, leadership in 5th season". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Holt, Cullen (August 22, 2022). "WATCH: 'It's a matter of confidence' for NDSU safety Destin Talbert entering his fifth year". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Destin Talbert College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  9. ^ Sigler, John (May 1, 2023). "North Dakota State DB Destin Talbert invited to Bears, Saints rookie minicamps". saintswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  10. ^ Jachim, Nick (May 2, 2023). "NDSU's Destin Talbert invited to Chicago Bears rookie camp". kxnet.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  11. ^ Larsen, James (July 12, 2023). "Seattle Sea Dragons XFL 2023 Rookie Draft Breakdown". pfnewsroom.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  12. ^ Perry, Mark (October 24, 2023). "23 Players Sign Letters Of Intent With XFL For 2024 Season, Breakdown of Each Player". xflnewshub.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  13. ^ TSN ca Staff (September 28, 2023). "XFL, United States Football League announce intention to merge". TSN. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  14. ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
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