The D.C. Defenders signed offensive lineman Gunner Britton on Tuesday according to Pro Football Newsroom writer James Larsen.
Gunner Britton is six foot six and weighs 312 pounds. The 24-year-old from Conway, South Carolina, signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, Britton played three preseason games. The Bills released him on August 27, 2024.
Collegiately, Britton played five seasons at Western Kentucky (2018-22) playing left tackle and right tackle in 52 games for the Hilltoppers. In 2022, Western Kentucky averaged 36.43 points per game, 145.1 rushing yards per game, 352.07 passing yards per game, 497.1 total yards per game, 65 touchdowns, and allowed 14 sacks finishing 9-5 for the season and winning the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. He was named Second Team All-Conference USA in 2022 and the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2019.
Then, he transferred to Auburn in 2023 playing left guard in 13 games for the Tigers. In 2023, Auburn averaged 351.2 total yards per game, 162.2 passing yards per game, 189 rushing yards per game, 43 touchdowns, and allowed 34 sacks finishing 6-7 for the season appearing in the Music City Bowl against Maryland.
