Durden originally committed to South Florida where he played there for only three years before transferring to Youngstown State.[2]
Youngstown State
Durden transferred to Youngstown State and played until he became eligible for the 2016 NFL draft.[3]
Professional career
Oakland Raiders
Durden signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2016.[4] He was waived by the Raiders on September 3, 2016, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6] After spending the entire 2016 season on the practice squad, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on January 9, 2017.[7]
On September 2, 2017, Durden was waived by the Raiders.[8]
Tennessee Titans (first stint)
On September 5, 2017, Durden was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[9] He was released on October 3, 2017.[10]
New York Giants
On June 11, 2018, Durden signed with the New York Giants.[11] He was waived on July 11, 2018, but was re-signed on July 29.[12] He was waived again on August 3, 2018.[13]
Tennessee Titans (second stint)
On August 11, 2018, Durden signed with the Titans.[14] He made the Titans opening 53-man roster on September 1, 2018, but was waived on September 15, 2018, but was re-signed three days later.[15][16] He was waived on December 1, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad.[17] On December 18, 2018, after an injury to Logan Ryan, Durden was once again added to the active roster.[18]
On August 31, 2019, Durden was waived by the Titans.[19] On November 26, 2019, Durden was signed to the Titans practice squad.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on January 23, 2020.
On September 5, 2020, Durden was waived by the Titans.[21]
Montreal Alouettes (first stint)
On March 9, 2022, Durden signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[22] He played in seven regular season games in 2022 where he had 18 defensive tackles.[23] On April 18, 2023, Durden was released by the Alouettes.[24]
