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Gunner Britton

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Gunner Britton
Britton in 2025
No. 74 – DC Defenders
PositionGuard
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-02-29) February 29, 2000 (age 26)[1]
Conway, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High schoolConway
CollegeWestern Kentucky (2018–2022)
Auburn (2023)
NFL draft2024: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights

Gunner Britton (born February 29, 2000)[1] is an American professional football guard for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Auburn Tigers.

Early life

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Britton grew up in Conway, South Carolina and attended Conway High School where he lettered in football and baseball.[2] He was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to play college football for Western Kentucky University.[3]

College career

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Western Kentucky

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Britton was redshirted during his true freshman season in 2018. During the 2019 season, he appeared in all-but-one game and started the first two, finishing the season with 139 total offensive snaps including 50 in the season opener against Central Arkansas and the second game against FIU.[4] During the 2020 season, he appeared in all 12 games and started two of them, finishing the season with 52 total offensive snaps including 41 of them as a sixth offensive lineman and a season high 14 against Louisville.[5] During the 2021 season, he played in 13 games, finishing the season with 17 sacks making it the 12th best in college football and second best within the Conference USA.[6] During the 2022 season, he played in and started all 14 games, finishing the season with a reception for 12 yards and 14 sacks making it the 10th best in college football and second best within the Conference USA.[7] He also helped the team win the 2022 New Orleans Bowl.

On November 29, 2022, prior to playing in the New Orleans Bowl, Britton announced that he would enter the transfer portal.[8]

Auburn

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On January 6, 2023, Britton announced that he would transfer to Auburn.[9]

During the 2023 season, he played in and started all 13 games including the 2023 Music City Bowl.[10] He was the team game captain for three games, was named the SEC offensive lineman of the week for two consecutive weeks[11][12] and played in the 2024 Hula Bowl.[13]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		304 lb
(138 kg)		34+3⁄8 in
(0.87 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 11+1⁄8 in
(2.11 m)		5.31 s1.72 s2.95 s4.78 s8.19 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)		22 reps
All values from Pro Day[14]

Buffalo Bills

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After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Britton signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.[15] He was released as part of final roster cuts on August 27.[16]

DC Defenders

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On February 5, 2025, Britton signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).[17] His contract was terminated on August 10, to sign with an NFL team.[18]

Detroit Lions

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On August 10, 2025, Britton signed with the Detroit Lions.[19] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[20]

On January 21, 2026, Britton retired from football.[21]

DC Defenders (second stint)

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On June 1, 2026, Britton signed with the DC Defenders.[22]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Gunner Britton". ourlads.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Gunner Britton's High School Football Stats". MaxPreps. February 1, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Gunner Britton, Conway, Offensive Tackle". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Gunner Britton - Auburn Tigers - Interior Offensive Line". On3.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Gunner Britton". Western Kentucky University Athletics. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  6. ↑ Ostendorf, Greg (September 15, 2023). "On The Plains with Gunner Britton: God, Family, Football, Life". Auburn University Athletics. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  7. ↑ Lee, Ainslie (July 15, 2023). "Year 1 on The Plains: Meet Auburn's transfer offensive lineman Gunner Britton". AL.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  8. ↑ @247SportsPortal (November 29, 2022). "Western Kentucky OT Gunner Britton (@GunnerB75) has entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer. He started every game for the Hilltoppers at LT, one of the better linemen in C-USA" (Tweet). Retrieved May 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
  9. ↑ Jones, Ike (January 6, 2023). "Gunner Britton Transfers to Auburn". The War Rapport. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  10. ↑ Matthews, Bryan (December 28, 2023). "A 'special' season for Britton". auburn.rivals.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  11. ↑ Cole, Adam (September 4, 2023). "Gunner Britton named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week". Opelika-Auburn News. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  12. ↑ Cohen, Matt (October 30, 2023). "Auburn's Lew named SEC freshman of the week, Britton offensive lineman of the week". AL.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  13. ↑ @Hula_Bowl (January 6, 2024). "Gunner Britton @Gunnerb75 the mean and tenacious run blocker from @AuburnFootball has accepted his invitation to play in the 2024 @CaribeRoyale Orlando #HulaBowl @SageCards @DraftDiamonds" (Tweet). Retrieved May 21, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  14. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Gunner Britton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Get to know these 12 undrafted free agent signings for Bills rookie minicamp". BuffaloBills.com. May 9, 2024.
  16. ↑ White, Alec (August 27, 2024). "Buffalo Bills made these moves to get to initial 53-man roster | 2024". BuffaloBills.com.
  17. ↑ @JamesLarsenPFN (February 5, 2025). "News: The DC Defenders have signed OG Gunner Britton" (Tweet). Retrieved February 5, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  18. ↑ @UFL_PR (August 11, 2025). ".@TheUFL announced the following transactions over the weekend" (Tweet). Retrieved August 11, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  19. ↑ "Lions place 3 players on IR, sign 4 former UFL players". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. August 10, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Lions announce roster moves". detroitlions.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  21. ↑ X https://x.com/i/status/2013993842861580754. Retrieved March 18, 2026. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  22. ↑ Larsen, James (June 2, 2026). "DC Defenders Sign OL Gunner Britton & DE Andre Mintze". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
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