Duke Nets 16 On Signing Day

Duke had a productive National Signing Day signing 16 targets on Wednesday, a good haul albeit slightly smaller than normal.

The Blue Devils signed players from the normal recruiting grounds of Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina while reaching out to California, Alabama, and Massachusetts. All of the prospects signed were rated 3-star recruits according to 247-Sports ranking Duke 11th in the ACC and 56th nationally.

The likely prize of the class is quarterback Luca Diamont, a dual threat Quarterback out of Los Angles. Diamont is a 6-3, 185 pounder. He is likely to be the Blue Devil’s quarterback of the future but will likely need a year to two of grooming and strength training.

Duke added some possible weapons for Diamont signing wide receivers Jontavis Robertson (6-foot, 180 lbs), Malik Bowen (6-foot-2, 180 lbs) and Nicky Dalmolin (6-foot-4, 215 lbs ). They also added tight end, Cole Finney (6-foot-6, 240 lbs).

The Blue Devils also landed two athletes in Jaylin Stinson (5-foot-8, 160 lbs) and Da’Quan Johnson (6-foot, 190 lbs) who had committed to Troy before decommiting on Monday and declaring for Duke following his visit on Dec. 6.

Duke added lineman on both sides of the ball including offensive linemen Graham Barton (6-foot-5, 300 lbs), Calib Perez (6-foot-5, 270), and Gary Smith (6-foot-2, 310 lbs). Adding to the defensive line are Michael Reese (6-foot-4, 260 lbs) and Aeneas Peebles (6-foot-2, 265 lbs).

Rounding out the additions on the defensive side of the ball include linebackers Dorian Mausi (6-foot-2, 215 lbs), Christian Hood (6-foot, 205 lbs) and Ryan Smith (6-foot-2, 200 lbs). The Blue Devils also signed safety Isaiah Fisher-Smith (6-foot, 200 lbs).

Barring any transfers, this will be a solid, if not great class, though David Cutcliffe has been able to find success with 3-star recruits in the past. There has also been talk that Duke may add some more recruits between now and February. Stay tuned!