Born: | Florence, South Carolina, U.S. | August 19, 1982
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | QB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 214 lb (97 kg) |
College | North Carolina |
High school | Florence (SC) Wilson |
Hand | Right |
Career history | |
As player | |
2005 | Baltimore Ravens* |
2006–2016 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
2017 | Montreal Alouettes |
2018* | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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CFL West All-Star | 2009, 2013 |
Career stats | |
Passing completions | 2,500 |
Passing attempts | 4,001 |
Percentage | 62.5 |
TD–INT | 164–115 |
Passing yards | 31,740 |
Passer rating | 88.9 |
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Darian Bernard Durant (born August 19, 1982) is a former professional Canadian football quarterback. He played college football at the University of North Carolina. By the end of his college career, he held school records for completion percentage, touchdowns, passing yards, total offense and completions. Durant was signed as a free agent by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2006, and became the club's full-time starting quarterback in 2009. He was named a CFL West Division All-Star in 2009 and 2013. Durant was the starting quarterback when the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the 101st Grey Cup in 2013 on their home field. Durant also played for the Montreal Alouettes in 2017. His brother Justin played in the National Football League as a linebacker.