Luke Durfey brings old-school linebacker grit to Utah State
Durfey is a rising inside linebacker who logged 11 games and 3 tackles in the 2025 season, while earning Academic All-Mountain West honors[1]. At 5'11" and about 225 pounds, he looks like a dense, downhill tackler with a reputation built more on toughness, prep production, and football IQ than flash—his Lone Peak senior year featured 122 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks[1][2]. He’s the kind of fit you want if you value effort, reliability, and special-teams upside, though he still profiles as a developing depth piece rather than an instant centerpiece[1][2].
