Duke head football coach Manny Diaz announced the signing of 16 student-athletes to join the Blue Devil gridiron program in the Signing Class of 2023. The diverse class includes three offensive linemen, two linebackers, two cornerbacks, two wide receivers, two defensive ends, one tight end, one nickel, one safety, one punter, and one defensive tackle.
The athletes come from nine states and Australia, with representation from Georgia, North Carolina, Australia, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Virginia.
The Signing Class of 2023 includes:
- Gemyel Allen (OL | Buford, Ga.)
- Derrick Brown Jr. (LB | Waxhaw, N.C.)
- Landan Callahan (CB | Rural Hall, N.C.)
- Kyren Condoll (CB | Fontana, Calif.)
- Brett Elliott (TE | Holliston, Mass.)
- Vontae Floyd (N | Norfolk, Va.)
- Zach Jackson (S | Smyrna, Ga.)
- Jayden Moore (WR | Sykesville)
- Tyshon Reed (DE | Moultrie, Ga.)
- Kade Reynoldson (P | Queensland, Australia)
- Jack Small (OL | Northvale, N.J.)
- Bradley Smith (OL | Newnan, Ga.)
- Kobe Smith (DE | Chattanooga, Tenn.)
- Montreze Smith (LB | Temple, Ga.)
- Chase Tyler (WR | Powder Springs, Ga.)
- Preston Watson (DT | Lake Mary, Fla.)
Eight of the athletes are expected to enroll at Duke in January 2024: Brown Jr., Callahan, Condoll, Floyd, Moore, Reed Jr., Reynoldson, and Watson.
The list provides detailed information about each player, including their position, height, weight, high school, accomplishments, and background.