WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 28, 2018) — Former William & Mary standout offensive linemen Connor Hilland and Chris Durant have signed free agent contracts with the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers, respectively.

The duo joins four former Tribe players who are currently on NFL rosters –DeAndre Houston-Carson (Chicago Bears), Tre McBride (New York Jets), Luke Rhodes (Indianapolis Colts) and B.W. Webb (New York Giants).

One of the nation's top offensive linemen this season, Hilland played in the 2018 East-West Shrine Game as well as the Tropical Bowl following an outstanding senior campaign. Both all-star games featured many of the nation's top NFL prospects.
 
A two-time All-Colonial Athletic Association standout, the Stafford, Va., native earned first-team honors as a senior after starting all 11 games. Additionally, the left guard garnered first-team VaSID All-State honors last fall.
 
A four-year starter, Hilland overcame multiple injuries to help anchor an offensive line that produced a 1,000-yard rusher three of the last four years.
 
Hilland finished his career with a team-high 39 starts and served as a team captain during his senior campaign.
 
Hilland was also recognized for his outstanding work in the weight room with his selection as a 2018 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year award winner.
 
A three-time All-CAA selection, Durant established himself as one of the league's elite left tackles throughout his career.
 
The Oak Hill, Va., native entered his senior season as a 2017 STATS Preseason All-American but was limited by injury. Despite playing in just six games, he earned all-conference honors and was selected to the VaSID All-State team for the second time.
 
Alongside Hilland, Durant was a four-year starter at left tackle and helped produce a 1,000-yard rusher during three of the last four seasons.