Former walk-on who carved out a starting role at linebacker
George Durant’s appeal is his underdog rise and steady production: by 2012 he had gone from walk-on to eight-game starter, finishing with a career-high 37 tackles, a forced fumble, and multiple impact outings, including nine tackles vs. Cincinnati and two tackles for loss at Southern Miss.[1] At 6-0 and 245 pounds, he profiles as a thick, physical linebacker who brings effort and reliability more than flash, which makes him a useful fit for a team that values toughness, assignment discipline, and a player who has already proven he can earn snaps the hard way.[1]
