2013 Recruiting

[Bob Green]

Duke received their third verbal commitment from a 2013 recruit:

CB Evrett Edwards 5'11 175 Woodbridge, VA

The first two verbals came from:

QB/ATH Quay Chambers 6'3" 190 Monroe, NC
OL Austin Davis 6'5" 295 Mansfield, TX

[CameronBornAndBred]

Nice..I really hope we can put a decent season together. Cut has proven to be a good recruiter, but obviously results on the field will make things easier.

[Bob Green]

The fourth 2013 verbal:

http://bluedevilnation.net/2012/03/duke ... jake-kite/

Jake Kite is a 6'1" 180 lb Safety from Roanoke, VA.

[CameronBornAndBred]

This ties in nicely with Bob's announcement about Kite.
I missed this article in the Chronicle, but it's a good one. It takes a look at the impact that Peyton Manning has had on recruiting, plus mentions a few names of guys who have taken visits to Duke.

“[Growing up,] I always thought Duke was one of the worst teams in the ACC,” said Jake Kite, an uncommitted safety from Virginia in the class of 2013, who is being recruited by the Blue Devils, N.C. State, Virginia Tech and Maryland. “But now it’s amazing how they are on the upswing."

http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/ma ... recruiting

[The Football Fan]

Something tells me Everett may not be suiting up for the devils after all. It's starting to sound like a commitment unless something better comes along. Better is always subjective. I think this means Duke leads for now, but that's it. Hopefully I'm wrong about that.

http://duke.scout.com/2/1179946.html

[CameronBornAndBred]

Something tells me Everett may not be suiting up for the devils after all. It's starting to sound like a commitment unless something better comes along. Better is always subjective. I think this means Duke leads for now, but that's it. Hopefully I'm wrong about that.

http://duke.scout.com/2/1179946.html

That's part of the goofy world of football recruiting. Until the LOI is signed, other teams don't give a shit, and keep piling on the offers.

[Bob Green]

CB Breon Borders from Statesville verbally committed today. He is 6'1" 170. It is good to get a CB with size.

[Bob Green]

http://247sports.com/Player/Johnell-Barnes-18635

It looks like we picked up a commitment from WR/CB Johnell Barnes.

Nike Camp MVP. Big-Time Talent.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

http://247sports.com/Player/Johnell-Barnes-18635

It looks like we picked up a commitment from WR/CB Johnell Barnes.

Nike Camp MVP. Big-Time Talent.

With the camps underway, there may be more offers and commitments to celebrate.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

While the myth of not being able to attract and coach really good big men persists in basketball lore about Duke, the football program continues to pick up some noteworthy bulk and speed for line play.
Sterling Korona - 6'7" 250 lb. OL
Mike Ramsay - 6'3" 260 lb. OL/LB
Gabe Brandner - 6' 6" 250 lb. OT

[CameronBornAndBred]

While the myth of not being able to attract and coach really good big men persists in basketball lore about Duke, the football program continues to pick up some noteworthy bulk and speed for line play.
Sterling Korona - 6'7" 250 lb. OL
Mike Ramsay - 6'3" 260 lb. OL/LB
Gabe Brandner - 6' 6" 250 lb. OT

Good lord! That's absolutely huge, those three could eat the entire front line from 6 years ago for lunch.

[devildeac]

While the myth of not being able to attract and coach really good big men persists in basketball lore about Duke, the football program continues to pick up some noteworthy bulk and speed for line play.
Sterling Korona - 6'7" 250 lb. OL
Mike Ramsay - 6'3" 260 lb. OL/LB
Gabe Brandner - 6' 6" 250 lb. OT

Good lord! That's absolutely huge, those three could eat the entire front line from 6 years ago for lunch.

What makes you think they haven't? Have you heard from any of them in the last 3-5 years?

[Bob Green]

QB Parker Boehme has verbally committed to Duke:

http://jacksonville.com/sports/high-sch ... mmits-duke

He is described as a dual threat QB who picked Duke because he desires to be tutored by Coach Cut.

[Bob Green]

QB/WR Tyler Douglas has verballed to Duke. Douglas is 6'2" 190 and runs a 4.5 40. He is from Ft Meyers, Fl.

[devildeac]

QB/WR Tyler Douglas has verballed to Duke. Douglas is 6'2" 190 and runs a 4.5 40. He is from Ft Meyers, Fl.

QB/WR? With a 4.5 40, sounds like he's almost fast enough to throw passes to himself but at "only" 6'2" he is probably not quite tall enough!
Thanks, Bob.

[Bob Green]

2013 recruiting review from Patrick at BDN:

http://bluedevilnation.net/2012/07/bdn- ... 13-review/

The 2012 Media Guide is available for download at GoDuke:

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml? ... =205503817

[Bob Green]

WR Terrence Alls has verbally committed to Duke:

http://bluedevilnation.net/2012/08/duke ... ence-alls/

Alls is from Dade Christian in South Florida.

[Bob Green]

Verbal #15 is a running back:

http://bluedevilnation.net/2012/08/norc ... s-to-duke/

When are season tickets scheduled to be shipped?

[CameronBornAndBred]

Verbal #15 is a running back:

http://bluedevilnation.net/2012/08/norc ... s-to-duke/

When are season tickets scheduled to be shipped?

TNT mentioned to me that he has not gotten his yet...seems they are taking longer than usual.
Cool news on Ajeigbe. Is the "G" silent?

[Bob Green]

Here is a report on how some of Duke's recruits are faring in their high school games:

http://bluedevilnation.net/2012/09/friday-night-lights/

In California, wide receiver Darren Andrews demonstrated big play skills as Bishop Amat defeated Charter Oak 30-14. Andrews returned the opening kick-off 85 yards for a touchdown but the play was negated by a personal foul penalty. After Charter Oak scored to go up 7-0, Andrews returned the ensuing kick-off 88 yards for a touchdown. This time the play counted.

I'm responsible for the article with a big assist from Patrick Cacchio who provided the quote from Gabe Brandner; however, I didn't write the article's title (yuck!).