It is similar but it has completely different head markings and no spots down the spine where the snake in OP's pic has spots.
Compare, the Gopher snake has the spots down the spine, the same facial markings as in OP's second pic, and very striking pattern:
Where Storeria dekayi does not, and has more of a "zipper" pattern down the sides. The pattern is more dull than a Gopher Snake's.
Dekay's Brown Snake also has a dark area on top of the head which Gopher Snakes do not.