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Ben Durbin, one of the top linebackers in the state of Iowa, brings a very impressive resume to the University of Wyoming football program. He has been named First Team All-District three times, First Team All-State twice and was also selected as a District MVP. He was ranked as the best linebacker and the ninth best overall prospect out of the state of Iowa by Rivals.com. He was also the 81st ranked inside linebacker in the nation by Scouts, Inc. His senior season, he recorded 143 tackles, 18 tackles for losses, six sacks and two blocked kicks. As a junior, he recorded 107 tackles, 17 of which were for a loss. He also had seven sacks, intercepted one pass and blocked one punt as a junior. Besides playing linebacker on defense, he contributed to the offense as a running back, tight end and offensive lineman. Durbin played for head coach Scott Auderer at Gilbert High School. Durbin is a four sport standout as he runs the 400 and 800-meters track, is an All-District soccer goalie and a two-time state qualifying wrestler. As a junior, he compiled a 35-3 record in the 205 pound weight class. Born Aug. 15, 1989, he is the youngest of two sons of Jinjer and Gregg Durbin. His father wrestled at the University of Iowa in 1982-83, and his older brother, Jake, currently is wrestling at the University of Dubuque. Durbin was also recruited by Iowa, Iowa State and Kansas State. He has not decided on a college major. |
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