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Auburn has landed its next defensive coordinator in DJ Durkin.
Durkin brings a wealth of knowledge to the Plains, as he has served as a Power Five coach since 2007, with one exception. He joined the Atlanta Falcons staff as a consultant during the 2019 season before re-joining the college ranks as a defensive coordinator under Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss and most recently under Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M.
He has led defenses to produce solid numbers throughout the years, but another impressive aspect of his resume is his ability to recruit.
Throughout his time at places such as Florida, Maryland, and Texas A&M, Durkin has played a hand in several of the nation’s best athletes signing with his program. Durkin is now paired with great recruiters such as Charles Kelly, Marcus Davis, and even his new head coach Hugh Freeze, which should allow him to continue recruiting at a high level.
Here’s a look at the top 10 recruits that Durkin has had a hand in landing over the years.
OT DJ Humphries
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Durkin’s top recruit would ultimately become a first-round pick in the NFL draft. DJ Humphries was the No. 5 overall recruit from the 2012 recruiting cycle and the No. 1 offensive tackle from the class. He appeared in 29 games in three seasons as a Florida Gator, making 16 starts. As a freshman in 2012, Humphries was named a Freshman All-American by Sporting News and was a Freshman All-SEC offensive lineman.
His pro career is turning out to be just as successful, as he has started 98 games over the last eight seasons for the Arizona Cardinals.
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Jonathan Bullard was a force on Florida’s defense from 2012-15. He ended his career at Florida with 169 total tackles which included 30.5 for a loss. His senior season in 2014, Bullard earned first-team All-American status from CBS Sports and…
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Author : Auburn Wire
Publish date : 2024-02-01 18:00:28
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