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- Duke spotlighted a redshirt senior defender who returned from a 2024 injury and played well enough in 2025 to earn honorable-mention All-ACC recognition. - His background includes snaps on both sides of the ball, including tight end and inside linebacker, giving Duke some positional versatility in the defensive front/seven discussion. - The broader roster note is that Duke is trying to keep its current competition level intact rather than rebuilding from scratch.

- Canceling practice seems counterproductive even for struggling teams needing reps.

- Practice: our two starting CBs (Loud/Robinson) are out for the spring, so that can't help...

- Morris over Mergott questionable; uncertain about Morris's performance before injury and Schaper's injury status.

- Dan Mahan confirmed 6'3". - Awaiting Eget's return from knee surgery and Terry Walker rehab updates.

- Healthy defense should improve; Mahan at QB could boost running game; question is punishing extra box coverage.

- Proposed two-deep: QB Eget-Mahan, RB Sheppard-Daal/Campbell, TE Hasley-Kurisky, WRs Richardson-Keefe, Nicholas-Moore, Little-Solomon. - WR position uncertain.

- Depth QB Blaine Hipa; high character. - Summer arrival possible; waiver eligibility for second year.

- QB who gambled on sports can't play again; doubt about intent on bad throws undermines competition integrity.

- Healthy QB gives Nate chance for strong season by reducing passing game pressure.

- Duke lost QB Mensah acrimoniously, top WRs followed; staff couldn't predict QB's poor character.

- DURHAM, N.C. – Duke was back in action Thursday with its first spring practice session. - The Blue Devils conducted a two-hour session in helmets at the Brooks Practice Facility. - Duke is coming off a nine-win season for just the ninth time in program history and returns 10 starters and 32 lettermen from last year's ACC championship squad that also captured the Tony the Tiger Sun bowl crown.

- Eget #2 threw solid non-contact reps; Mahan erratic but good throws, mobile; Patu decent with second team.

- 2026 OL depth chart projects Del Grande-Larsen-Craycraft-Smith-Miller starters; Cole Allen positioned as LT for right-handed QB.

- Need better DB portal transfers; projected depth chart with Loud, Flowers, Smith-Young, Pellicciotta starters.

- at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. - SPRING RADIO SHOW MONDAY Hear from head coach Manny Diaz Monday as he recaps spring practice and looks to Saturday's Blue & White Game.

- – Under the direction of head coach Manny Diaz , the Duke football team officially will be back in action Thursday, when the Blue Devils kick off spring practice. - Duke will use the 15 practice sessions allowed by the NCAA during the spring in preparation for the 2026 season.

- Welcome David Stuckman, DB/return specialist from Grambling, joined Duke coaching staff.

- Coaches fear opponents gaining scheme/player information; surprised 11 Power 4 teams televising spring games.

- Duke seeking depth/special teams help via portal; Burton plus one more receiver likely, probably not two-deep contributors.

- Pick/market: Duke running back the same starting 5 as yesterday: G Cayden Boozer G Isaiah Evans G Dame Sarr F Maliq Brown F Cameron Boozer

- WR: It’s less about those smart enough to go to the school, and more applicable to those who live in the region (esp.

- DL: That would be impressive if we had twelve guys across the defensive line who could contribute valuable minutes.

- Intel: ACC Commish Jim Phillips 2026 ACC Kickoff shares his thoughts on the league and health of the conference https:// youtu.be/djjaGXzmcJY?si =XqJ0F3DVX9UusfV5 … via @YouTube

- Intel: Duke football played by the same rules as everyone else last season and won the ACC.

- Intel: This is a rather revisionist take, considering Darian Mensah was in the portal for, like, the last two hours it was open.

- Intel: Duke Football @DukeFOOTBALL is officially less than two months away.

- Practice: John Blackwell is bringing leadership with his vocal input in practice.

- Duke's 2026 in-state/ACC slate was framed around timing and road context rather than a firm pick. - NC State was treated as a dangerous opponent that cannot be taken lightly, especially in its home setting and coming off a season with several quality wins. - The Miami game was highlighted as an emotional/media-attention spot in a stretch that could test how Duke is playing at that point of the season.

- DURHAM, N.C. – Duke spring football will be featured Tuesday, May 12 from 3-4 p.m. on ACC Network. - The Blue Devils will be back in ACC Network with their Authentic ACC production. - The one-hour block will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Blue Devils throughout spring practice. - To stay up to date with Blue Devils football, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeFootball". #GoDuke

- Duke's podcast frames the Tulane home opener as an important early-season checkpoint and the final game of the current two-game series. - Tulane won last year's meeting 34-27 at home, so the rematch is positioned as a measuring-stick spot for what Duke improved from the prior matchup. - Season-outlook angle: Duke is described as having many returning contributors but still being a new team with a stated goal of contending in the ACC and pushing toward the playoff conversation.

- Intel: One more week to secure your replica ACC Championship ring!

- Most schools accept max 50% transfer credits; grad programs stricter (law 1L only, MBA/Masters 3-4 classes). - Athletes likely can't get special graduation rules without lawsuit.

- Kyon Loud heavily recommended by sources as under-the-radar Duke transfer target.

- Intel: Great piece, he's a special kid that Duke FB is lucky to have!

- Pick/market: Benzel owns a 85-37 overall record in his 12 seasons at Westminster.

- Duke press conferences at 2:20pm; practice closed to media; no update on Slim Pat's activity.

- Bradds staying with Duke through tournament; transfer portal doesn't open until after championship game.

- Strength coach salaries rising; Coach Feeley fundamental to player development and program success.

- Ready for ACC narrative shift away from "weak conference" talk; Franklin/PSU adds intrigue; VT-PSU matchup could be compelling.

- Duke's ability to develop behind-the-scenes staff attracts other organizations' attention for advancement hires.

- Duke added long snapper Jake Fitzgerald from Sam Houston State; limited game experience; joins Jack Yates and Jack Ronilo on roster.

- Intel: I can't vouch for the accuracy, but he3re it is---- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

- Duke assistant roles are low-paying stepping stones with high turnover.

- Intel: Any opportunity to get Jamison closer to the program is a win for Duke FB!

- Contract extension ensures larger buyout if Diaz tries leaving soon.

- One-time transfer limit proposed; unclear portal impact correlation.

- Intel: Historically, UMass football needs all the help it can get.