duke football news

[surfdevil]

also just to keep up with things
look for a TE commit soon
Landen King from Utah has entered the transfer portal with a ''no contact'' label
6'5'' 232lbs. really hasn't been a factor there BUT is Chandler Rivers lifelong friend and they were talking last year about his coming to Duke so i will not be surprised when and if this happens. the ''no contact'' flag normally happens when a player already knows where he is going. we could definitely use one more TE in the room.
would have 2 years left

 

[hart2chesson]

okay so first spring transfer in
Jordan Larson IOL from South Dakota University
6'3'' 310lbs
started 12 games last year for them. fyi they were conference champs and won 2 FCS playoff games for an 11-3 record
per PFF he allowed 2 sacks in 282 pass attempts. PFF actually likes him better as a run blocker.
will have two years left for us
before the inevitable ''he didn't play P4'' teeth grinding happens, these were the teams after him as a transfer
arizone, illinois, memphis, wva, k-state, vandy and tulane

I LIKE THIS PICK UP

Love this!!!

OFC

 

[surfdevil]

FYI they are doing the Duke pre-season review on the ACC network Friday at 3.30 PM for anyone who gets it. might be a fun watch

 

[hart2chesson]

A promising class!

Duke Football Recruiting Team Enjoys Encouraging Ranking in 2025 Cycle

The 35-deep cast of Duke football newcomers offers further evidence of Manny Diaz's success.

www.si.com

OFC

 

[surfdevil]

so just watched the Brewer interview after the spring game on you tube.
some interesting comments. we were in heavy pass protect every play last year due to MM lack of mobility
looking at our returning OL
Bruno Fina has made big strides. fully over his injury that nagged him all of last year
Justin Pickett looks a vet out there
Bradley Smith made huge strides. quick feet. in play for c/og role
Caleb Dorris has really stepped up and looks like #3 OT in the rotation
Gemeyl Allen is just solid and in the mix
BP & Craycraft are the leaders and pointing the way.
add in the new transfer and that is 9 players with ''good looks/feel'' for our rotation
said the Micah Sahakian injury was a real blow.

 

[surfdevil]

so looking at the rest of the OL roster
Tony Boggs 6'4'' 290lbs was DL as a recruit. switched to OL. i assume nicked up and didnt play but what position is he?
Reagan McCranie 6'2'' 315lbs IOL. didnt play so i assume he was nicked up
Micah Sahakian 6'5'' 320lbs OL. he played both inside and outside last year. heard bad knee injury but dont know for sure
Jack Small 6'6'' 295lbs OT. once again nicked up i assume since he did not play in the spring game.

seems like we really need Small to be healthy come the fall. we only have 3 other OT's in our returning lineman. these guys get dinged all season and miss a game here or there.

same can be said of McCranie. we need him to have a 6 man IOL rotation with experience in the program. not as pressing as tackle

we do have a huge influx of freshman coming in
Jamin Brown 6'4'' 285lbs IOL. he was very highly rated and some said he could come in and help early
Daniel Boyd 6'4'' 290lbs IOL. our last verbal but a really good looking prospect
Evan Scott 6'5'' 300lbs OT. he was our highest rated tackle coming in. can he help early?
Kai Jacobowitz 6'8'' 300lbs OT. huge kid but limited experience.
Nathan Kutufaris 6'6'' 270lbs. great size
Roman Fina 6'5'' 250lbs OL. Bruno's younger brother. when he puts on weight will he play tackle or guard?
Cole Allen 6'6'' 265lbs OT. once again great size but needs a year in the program to add muscle.

you can see the future of OL. we are going to be going after bigger kids which i like. we just need to build up their bodies and develop them.

 

[hart2chesson]

so looking at the rest of the OL roster
Tony Boggs 6'4'' 290lbs was DL as a recruit. switched to OL. i assume nicked up and didnt play but what position is he?
Reagan McCranie 6'2'' 315lbs IOL. didnt play so i assume he was nicked up
Micah Sahakian 6'5'' 320lbs OL. he played both inside and outside last year. heard bad knee injury but dont know for sure
Jack Small 6'6'' 295lbs OT. once again nicked up i assume since he did not play in the spring game.

seems like we really need Small to be healthy come the fall. we only have 3 other OT's in our returning lineman. these guys get dinged all season and miss a game here or there.

same can be said of McCranie. we need him to have a 6 man IOL rotation with experience in the program. not as pressing as tackle

we do have a huge influx of freshman coming in
Jamin Brown 6'4'' 285lbs IOL. he was very highly rated and some said he could come in and help early
Daniel Boyd 6'4'' 290lbs IOL. our last verbal but a really good looking prospect
Evan Scott 6'5'' 300lbs OT. he was our highest rated tackle coming in. can he help early?
Kai Jacobowitz 6'8'' 300lbs OT. huge kid but limited experience.
Nathan Kutufaris 6'6'' 270lbs. great size
Roman Fina 6'5'' 250lbs OL. Bruno's younger brother. when he puts on weight will he play tackle or guard?
Cole Allen 6'6'' 265lbs OT. once again great size but needs a year in the program to add muscle.

you can see the future of OL. we are going to be going after bigger kids which i like. we just need to build up their bodies and develop them.

Exciting times surf. Next year and beyond looking good!! OFC