Destin Talbert

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 Talbert played high school football at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Illinois, as a wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner.

College career Talbert played college football for the North Dakota State Bison from 2018 to 2022. 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. 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. 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.

Professional career

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.

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

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