Jared Feinberg

Joined: Oct 24, 2025

Jared Feinberg, a native of western North Carolina, has written about NFL football for nearly a decade. He has contributed to several national outlets and is now part of our On SI team as an NFL team reporter. Jared graduated from UNC Asheville with a bachelor's degree in mass communications and later pursued his master's degree at UNC Charlotte. You can follow Jared Feinberg on Twitter at @JRodNFLDraft

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Jul 17, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke head coach Manny Diaz talks with the media during interviews at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans quarterback Walker Eget (5) waits for the snap against the Stanford Cardinal in the third quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz high-fives players Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, during the NCAA football game against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

Under Manny Diaz, having a strong defensive coaching staff is a top priority. This coach could silently reshape Duke's defense into an elite unit.

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on after the game against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The next year is always the most important for a college head coach. It's different this time around for Manny Diaz, who faces a tall order with the Duke Blue Devils this season.

These transfer acquisitions have added risk for the Blue Devils this season, and they must prove their worth to Duke fans.

Oct 18, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on during the warmups of the game against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The Duke Blue Devils may have a fall camp issue that could last all season long under head coach Manny Diaz.

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Demon June (12) is wrapped by Duke Blue Devils defensive end Bryce Davis (14) during the first half at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

The Blue Devils' standout rookie from the 2025 recruiting class has the ceiling to be a special player in Durham and the ACC.

Duke football will duel against great players on its schedule.

Aug 30, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz runs out onto the field before the game against the Elon Phoenix at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The Duke Blue Devils may face a challenging season ahead, and fall camp's display of a roster-wide competition showcases that possibility.

Nov 8, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

2026 will put Manny Diaz's coaching ability to the test. This year's Duke Blue Devils may be his greatest challenge as a head coach.

Fall camp brings on many surprises, including players who emerge as stars of the program. Here are a handful of Duke Blue Devils who could become standouts after camp.

Dec 9, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils new football head coach Manny Diaz greets fans during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

If Duke looks to repeat as ACC football champions, these three players could emerge as key starters down the road.

A specific skill position may become the focal point for the Blue Devils' offense this fall, offering a welcome development for head coach Manny Diaz.

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Dan Mahan (12) celebrates defeating the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The redshirt freshman could create a quarterback competition amid a chaotic offseason. This could be the Blue Devils' best bet on offense.

Jared Feinberg

Joined: Oct 24, 2025

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