MOBILE, Ala. | South Alabama defensive back Darrell Luter Jr. was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Sunday afternoon in Kansas City with the 155th overall pick.

It is the third consecutive year that the Jags have had a player selected in the NFL Draft, and Luter becomes the fourth selection all-time from the school. He is also the first defensive player selected in the Draft from South Alabama.

Luter, a participant in the 2023 NFL Draft Combine and Reese's Senior Bowl finished his career with 91 total tackles in two years. He also recorded five interceptions (four in 2021) and 18 pass breakups.

He finished his senior season as a Third-Team All-Sun Belt performer, totaling 37 tackles including 25 solo tackles. He also recorded an interception and five pass breakups playing the boundary corner position. Luter was named to several preseason watch lists including the Jim Thorpe Award, Bronko Nagurski Award, and the Bednarik Award.

Following his junior season, Luter was named a Second Team All-American by PFF, and an honorable mention All-American by Phil Steele Publications and Pro Football Network. He was also ranked 24th on PFF's College 101 List.

South Alabama All-Time NFL Draft
2017 – Gerald Everett, Los Angeles Rams - TE (2nd round, 44th overall)
2021 – Kawaan Baker, New Orleans Saints – WR (7th round, 255th overall)
2022 – Jalen Tolbert, Dallas Cowboys – WR (3rd round 88th overall)
2023 – Darrell Luter Jr, San Francisco 49ers – DB (5th round, 155th overall)

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