Darrian Kobee Minor (born July 8, 2002) is an American professional football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Indiana Hoosiers, and the Memphis Tigers and was selected by the Patriots with the last overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life and high school.
Minor attended Lake Dallas High School in Corinth, Texas, and was rated a consensus three-star recruit. In high school Minor earned the following accolades: 2018 junior season, 1st Team Safety, Texas 5A District 7, Division 2; 2019 senior season, All-Purpose MVP, Texas 5A District 7, Division 2. He committed to play college football at Texas Tech.
College career.
Texas Tech.
Minor appeared in one game his true freshman year and redshirted. He played 10 games the next year in 2021, playing on defense and special teams. In 2022, he played in 12 games, missing only the Texas Bowl against Ole Miss.
Indiana.
Minor transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers. In 2023, he notched 29 tackles and four pass deflections in nine starts. After the 2023 season, Minor once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Memphis.
Minor transferred to play for the Memphis Tigers. In 2024, he notched 38 tackles with seven being for a loss, two sacks, six pass deflections, and two forced fumbles in 11 games.
Professional career.
New England Patriots.
Minor was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round, with the 257th overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft. He was the final pick of the draft, making him 2025's Mr. Irrelevant.
Personal life.
His brother Darryl Minor Jr. is a linebacker for the Memphis Tigers.