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Gunner Britton Season 2023

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Gunner Britton Season 2023

PositionOL
Weight312 lbs
Height6-6
ClassSenior
HometownConway, S.C.
Previous SchoolWestern Kentucky

2023: Versatile transfer offensive lineman from Western Kentucky … earned a starting role during the preseason … played three positions vs. UMass, starting at left guard … started every game … game captain: Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Maryland … SEC offensive lineman of week: UMass, Mississippi State … all-SEC (AP, Athlon 2nd tm; Phil Steele 4th tm) ... Hula Bowl ... AD Honor Roll ... National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society

Before Auburn: Offensive tackle transfer from Western Kentucky … made 17 career starts at WKU from 2019-22 … started all games during 2022 campaign, playing left and right tackle … blocked an extra point at Arkansas in 2019 … redshirted in 2018 … team captain for Coach Chuck Jordan at Conway High … 2017 Shrine Bowl all-star game … two-year all-state selection for the Tigers … honor roll student … also a baseball letterman

Personal: Birthday is February 29 ... son of John and Dina Britton ... has two brothers, John Henry and Will ... received his bachelor's degree in sport management from Western Kentucky in May, 2021 ... studying in the College of Liberal Arts