Who Is Going To Be Starting At The Running Back Position For Duke In 2021?
Recently, Deon Jackson who spent four years playing running back for David Cutcliffe at Duke announced he is not going to use his fifth year of eligibility and that he is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft!
How?
By writing a letter to Blue Nation and sharing it on his twitter page @deon_jackson4! “according to witter.com/deon_jackson4/status/1339720517536919553/photo/1
Because Deon Jackson is declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft I ask this question!
Who is going to be starting for Duke at the running back position in 2021?
Head Coach David Cutcliffe has options!
His options include Jordan Waters who is a redshirt junior!
In 2019 he played in four games versus Alabama, Middle Tennessee, Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech ... registered two carries for eight yards (4.00) ... on the field for 11 snaps. In 2020 he was a Reserve running back ... in four career games, has rushed twice for eight yards (4.00) ... on the field for 11 snaps. In 2020 Jordan Waters was a reserve running who in four career games has rushed twice for eight yards (4.00) ... on the field for 11 snaps.
“according to Jordan Waters biography on goduke.com
Mataeo Durant who is going to be a senior in 2021!
As a freshman in 2018 Mataeo Durant played in in nine games ... did not see action against Army West Point, Northwestern, N.C. Central and Virginia Tech ... rushed 17 times for 43 yards (2.53) ... had a season-high six carries at Miami and gained a campaign-best 22 yards versus Wake Forest ... long gain of nine yards came against the Demon Deacons ... logged four tackles and one caused fumble on special teams ... carded two tackles against North Carolina and was credited with a caused fumble at Georgia Tech during a stretch when Duke forced fumbles on three consecutive drives to turn a 7-7 tie into a 28-7 advantage ... on the field for 108 snaps
As a sophomore in 2019, Mataeo Durant played in all 12 games ... rushed 97 times for 461 yards (4.75) and one TD while catching 16 passes for 117 yards (7.31) ... finished third on the team in rushing yards ... recorded season-best 74 rushing yards against Georgia Tech ... had season-long 42-yard rush against Miami ... scored only two TDs on the year versus North Carolina A&T (1-yard rush & 22-yard reception) ... compiled season-best 53 receiving yards against Virginia Tech ... on the field for 381 snaps.
As a junior in 2020 Mataeo Durant was a reserve running back n 21 career games, has rushed 115 times for 504 yards (4.42) with one TD while catching 16 passes for 117 yards (7.31) and one TD ... topped 30+ rushing yards six times, including a career-best 74 yards against Georgia Tech in 2019 ... has caught 2+ passes in five games with a career-high three receptions against North Carolina A&T (2019) and Georgia Tech (2019) ... has played 489 career snaps.
“according to Mataeo Durant’s biography on goduke.com
Marvin Hubbard III who in 2017 did not see the gridiron!
In 2018 Marvin Hubbard Played in five games before suffering a season-ending injury against Virginia Tech ... underwent surgery on September 30 to repair ruptured left Achilles tendon ... rushed 30 times for 118 yards (3.93) yards and caught two passes for zero yards (0.00) ... totaled season highs of 20 carries and 96 rushing yards against N.C. Central ... rushed for 15 yards against Army West Point in Duke debut ... caught one pass each versus Baylor and Virginia Tech ... on the field for 59 snaps.according to his biography on goduke.com
In 2019 Marvin Hubbard III did not see the gridiron!
Why?
Because he was recovering from surgery that was performed on September 30, 2018, to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon. “according to his biography on goduke.com
In 2020 Marvin Hubbard was a reserve running back who in five career games, has rushed 30 times for 118 yards (3.93) ... has caught two passes for zero yards (0.00) ... career-high 96 rushing yards came against N.C. Central in 2018 ... has played 59 career snaps.according to his biography on goduke.com
Jaylen Coleman who is going to be a Junior in 2021!
As a freshman in 2019,
Jaylen Coleman played in nine games ... did not see action against Alabama, Virginia Tech and Notre Dame ... rushed 15 times for 42 yards (2.80) ... recorded career-highs of five carries and 34 yards against North Carolina A&T ... had a season-long rush of 23 yards against North Carolina A&T ... on the field for 76 snaps. “according to his biography on goduke.com
As a sophomore in 2020 Jaylen Coleman was a reserve running back who
suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon during spring practice and underwent surgery on March 2, 2020 ... in nine career games, has rushed 15 times for 42 yards (2.80) ... recorded career-highs of five carries and 34 yards against North Carolina A&T in 2019 ... has played 76 snaps. “according to Jaylen Coleman’s biography on goduke.com
David Cutcliffe also has an option at the running back position coming in as Trent Davis is a member of class of 2021 who recently signed!
Who is he?
Trent Davis is 5-10 170 pounds and is from Attala Alabama! He played four seasons at t Etowah … tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com … charted as the No. 47 running back in the nation by ESPN.com … as a junior, rushed 98 times for 1,400 yards and 14 TDs while catching 21 passes for 412 yards and five TDs … named the Etowah County Offensive Player of the Year as a junior … amassed 1,200 yards and 10 TDs on 118 carries as a sophomore … two-time all-area and all-region honoree … named team MVP after both sophomore and junior seasons … invited to play in the North/South All-Star Game by the Alabama High School Athletic Association … lead Etowah to a 33-7 record over last three seasons … also a four-year letterwinner in basketball, earning Etowah County Player of the Year honors in 2019-20. “according to goduke.com/sports/football/roster/trent-davis/17096