Sean Lumpkin - M Club Hall of Fame - University of Minnesota Athletics

Upcoming Events

Schedule

Oct 23

2:00 PM

Women's Cross Country

at Winona State Invitational

Oct 23

3:00 PM

Women's Hockey

vs Lindenwood

Oct 23

3:00 PM

Men's Cross Country

at Winona State Invitational

Sean Lumpkin
Football (1988-91)
HOF Class of 2026

A native of Golden Valley, Minn., Sean Lumpkin played for the Gopher football team from 1988-91. Lumpkin showcased his talents throughout his Gopher tenure. In his junior and senior seasons, Lumpkin garnered First and Second Team All-Big Ten, leading the team in tackles both seasons. Named the team's most valuable player in 1991, he was also one of the team captains that season. As a senior, Lumpkin had five interceptions, bettering his four as a junior. He also returned two for touchdowns and set a school record for consecutive games with an interception (4). In addition to leading the team in tackles and picks that season, he also led the Gophers in tackles for loss, pass breakups, forced fumbles and fumble recoveries in 1991. To date, his 12 interceptions rank tied for second in school history, while his interception yards (283) sit atop the Gopher record books. His seven fumble recoveries also sit tied for second in school history. Lumpkin was selected as the 106th pick (fourth round) in the 1992 NFL Draft and played five years and 67 games with the New Orleans Saints.