The Louisville Kings released offensive lineman Gunner Britton on Saturday according to the UFL Transactions page.
Gunner Britton is six foot six and weighs 312 pounds. The 25-year-old from Conway, South Carolina, was drafted by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft.
The Buffalo Bills signed Britton as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, Britton played three preseason games. The Bills released him on August 27, 2024. The D.C. Defenders signed Britton on February 5, 2025. In 2025, he played ten games, of which one was a start.
D.C. averaged 22.5 points per game, 98.9 rushing yards per game, 252.1 passing yards per game, 351 yards per game, and 27 touchdowns. The Defenders went on to win their first UFL Championship over the Michigan Panthers 58-34. The Defenders released him on August 10, 2025, and he signed with the Detroit Lions on the same day. Britton played in two preseason games. The Lions released him on August 26, 2025.
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.
