David Durden

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David Durden
No. 85 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-12-26) December 26, 1998 (age 25)
Twin City, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Emanuel County Institute
(Twin City, Georgia)
College: Mercer (2018–2019)
West Florida (2020–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-GSC (2021, 2022)
  • First-team All-SoCon (2019)
Player stats at PFR

David Durden (born December 26, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mercer before transferring to West Florida. He also played minor league baseball in the Boston Red Sox organization.

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Early life and baseball career

Durden grew up in Midville, Georgia and attended the Emanuel County Institute. He committed to play college football at Mercer. [1]

Durden was selected in the 20th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft by the Boston Red Sox. [2] He signed with the team and received a $125,000 bonus to forgo his commitment to Mercer. [3] Durden was assigned to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Red Sox and batted .220 in 91 at-bats. After the season, he retired from baseball in order to pursue playing college football. [4]

College career

Durden enrolled at Mercer prior to the beginning of the 2018 season. [5] He caught 18 passes for 407 yards with five touchdowns as a freshman. [6] Durden had 45 receptions for 647 yards and four touchdowns and returned 29 kickoffs for 750 yards during his sophomore season and was named first-team All-Southern Conference as a returner. [7]

Durden transferred to West Florida after his sophomore year. [7] Durden's first season at West Florida was canceled due to Covid-19. [8] Durden was named first-team All-Gulf South Conference (GSC) after catching 34 passes for 787 yards and 10 touchdowns. [9] Durden repeated as a first-team All-GSC selection as a senior after recording 54 receptions for 1,128 yards and 13 touchdowns. [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		204 lb
(93 kg)		30+3⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.45 s1.55 s2.44 s4.21 s7.00 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)
All values from Pro Day [11] [12]

Durden was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2023, shortly after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL draft. [13] [14] He was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2023. [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ "ECI stud Durden taken by Red Sox in 20th round". Statesboro Herald . June 14, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ "David Durden Stats & Scouting Report". Baseball America . Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ "UWF football standout David Durden starring for Argos after long journey". Pensacola News Journal . September 18, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  5. ↑ Gaskins, Cam (September 22, 2018). "Mercer's Durden brings pro baseball experience to his freshman year". WGXA.com . Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Don't count them out: 5 Mercer Football players to watch this season". The Telegraph . July 17, 2019. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  7. 1 2 "UWF football signs David Durden, former Mercer WR and Red Sox minor leaguer". Pensacola News Journal . May 14, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ Pauline, Tony (October 21, 2022). "2023 NFL Draft Small-School Prospect To Watch: West Florida WR David Durden". ProFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
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  14. ↑ "NFL: Copeland signs with Tennessee Titans, Durden joins Dallas Cowboys". Pensacola News Journal . April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  15. ↑ Harris, Nick (August 29, 2023). "Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season". DallasCowboys.com.
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