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Duke

Duke (6’3/246) totaled 21 TFLs and 14 sacks during his five years at Kansas State and finished with a career-high six sacks in 2023. Duke was a three-year starter for the Wildcats, but that ample playing time seldom led to high-end production. He’s a bit undersized for a traditional end, but quick off the snap. However, Duke will need to develop a better rapport of moves to shed blockers and get to the quarterback and is likely best suited in a 3-4 scheme.

Duke (6'4/244) was helped off the field by two trainers, and he was unable to put any weight on his left foot. This is a key development for the Wildcats, as the sophomore defensive end is one of the team’s most disruptive defenders. We’ll have an update on Duke’s status for the remainder of Saturday’s game when that information becomes available.

Wyatt believes that Duke has a “chance to be really special.” The 6-foot-3, 244-pound sophomore initially signed on with Kansas State as a three-star recruit two winters ago. He played in seven games as a true freshman, posting seven tackles and a pair of sacks in that space. If Duke does ultimately live up to Wyatt’s hype, he’ll be doing so as essentially a castoff recruit. On the 247Sports composite board for the 2019 cycle, Duke landed at No. 1,339 overall.