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Why Eli Pancol Is Going To Miss Considerable Amount Of Playing Time On Gridiron During 2023 Season For Duke

As a freshman at Duke in 2019,

Eli Pancol who is a wide receiver was Honorable Mention Freshman All-America selection by Pro Football Focus ... played in all 12 games ... caught six passes for 91 yards (15.17) and three TDs ... rushed three times for 20 yards (6.67) and one TD ... finished fifth on the team in scoring (24 points) ... had a season-high two receptions at Virginia ... logged receiving TDs against North Carolina A&T (39 yards), Middle Tennessee (11) and Virginia (23) ... lone rushing score covered three yards versus Georgia Tech ... on the field for 291 snaps ... enrolled at Duke in January, 2019.

As a sophomore at Duke in 2020,

Eli Pancol who is a wide receiver played in all 11 games … recorded 24 receptions for 241 yards (10.04) with one TD … ranked fourth on the team in both receptions and receiving yards … tallied four rush attempts for 20 yards (5.00) and one score … posted 2+ receptions in seven games, including a season-high five against No. 9 Miami ... compiled a season-best 78 yards at Notre Dame, including a season-long 55-yard reception … rushed twice for 27 yards, including a 22-yard TD versus North Carolina … on the field for 352 snaps.

As a junior at Duke in 2021,

Eli Pancol who is a wide receiver in all 12 games, making six starts against Charlotte, Wake Forest, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, Louisville and Miami … recorded 17 receptions for 233 yards (13.71) with one TD, to rank fourth on the team in both receptions and receiving yards … registered 2+ receptions in six games, including a season-high three against Northwestern and Pittsburgh ... compiled a year-best 42 receiving yards versus Pittsburgh and a season-long 28-yard TD catch against Virginia Tech ... closed year with six consecutive multi-reception games ... on the field for 469 snaps.

As a senior at Duke in 2022,

Eli Pancol who is a wide receiver was Academic All-ACC selection ... saw action in nine games, making eight starts ... started the opening eight games before suffering a lower body injury ... missed the Boston College, Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, and Wake Forest games ... registered 23 receptions for 347 yards (15.09) ... finished fourth on the team in both receptions and receiving yards ... carded 2+ receptions in eight contests and earned a season-high four catches against Temple ... registered a season- and team-long 81-yard reception from QB Riley Leonard against Northwestern ... garnered 30+ receiving yards on five occasions, including a season-high 106 yards against Northwestern ... posted five plays (all receiving) covering 20+ yards ... on the field for 403 snaps.
As a graduate student at Duke in 2023,

Eli Pancol who is a wide receiver is a returning starter!

Though,

Unfortunately Eli Pancol who is a wide receiver is going to miss considerable amount of playing time on gridiron during 2023 season for Duke as Duke Head Coach Mike Elko announced he had lower body surgery

According Stephen Wiseman of News & Observer on Twitter (x)