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2008 record: 4-8
Coastal record: 1-7
Overall class ranking: 10, ACC; 50, overall
In-state recruits: 9
Average stars: 2.63
Five star recruits: None
Four star recruits: DT John Drew; RB Desmond Scott
Class prize: Scott is a versatile speedster who can make big plays
Mike Farrell, analyst for rivals.com says: "Duke's class is one of the biggest surprises in the country. Coach David Cutcliffe and his staff did a tremendous job, especially considering the academic requirements at Duke. This year’s club represents an outstanding job by the Blue Devils. Duke getting nine in-state commitments
= Signing confirmed by rivals.com
Lex Butler | Anderson, S.C. | 5-10 | 162
Has good speed — 4.5 forty time — and toughness needed at cornerback.
August Campbell | Arden | 6-3 | 205
First love was baseball. Started playing football sophomore year in high school and developed fast.
Walt Canty | Roebuck, S.C. | 5-11 | 198
Was voted defensive MVP in the Shrine Bowl.
Ross Cockrell | Charlotte | 6-0 | 170
Recoverging from ACL and MCL surgery and plans to redshirt in 2009.
John Coleman | Florence, S.C. | 6-5 | 275
Offensive tackle is a ell-rounded scholar student who contributed to many community projects.
John Drew | Columbus, Ga. | 6-1 | 303
Defensive tackle was a stared in the Georgia all-star game and could have a quick impact at Duke
Jack Farrell | Atlanta, Ga. | 6-2 | 215
Tight end has good hands and good speed and is expected to fill out.
Joey Finison | Jamestown | 6-4 | 289
Offensive tackle committed to Duke in the summer and helped Ragsdale to a 13-1 record
Justin Foxx | Charlotte | 6-3 | 211
Defensive end had offers from Virginia Tech, N.C. State, West Virginia and Vanderbilt
Austin Gamble | Weston, Fla. | 6-1 | 230
Also considered Louisville and Pittsburgh. Speedy, quick, strong against the run.
Corey Gattis | Durham | 5-10 | 158
Hillside quarterback has solid arm, great speed and elusiveness and can play several positions
Tyree Glover | Crescent City, Fla. | 6-3 | 228
Made 154 tackles, including 13 tackles for losses, from his linebacker position
Zach Greene | Raleigh | 5-10 | 164
Leesville Road defensive back/ receiver already has enrolled at duke
Kyle Griswould | Columbus, Ga. | 5-9 | 173
Elusive receiver with knack for getting open and gaining yardage
after the catch.
Ryan Hall | Orlando, Fla. | 6-3 | 232
Cerebral tight end has enrolled and could play early; Harvard also offered a scholarship.
David Harding | Orlando, Fla. | 6-4 | 275
Offensive tackle with good pass blocking ability.
Garet Patterson | Richmond | 6-0 | 178
Versatile athlete also had offer from Virginia has good quickness and may play safety
Brandon Putnam | Tyrone, Ga. | 6-3 | 232
Rangy defensive end who also received offers from Arkansas and Georgia Tech.
Kevin Rojas | Raleigh | 6-2 | 198
Weakside linebacker with good speed and a penchant for popping already is enrolled
Sydney Sarmiento | Florence, S.C. | 6-4 | 259
Powerful defensive end already has enrolled in school and will go through spring drills
Sean Schroeder | Dana Point, Calif . | 6-3 | 185
Rated the 55th top quarterback in the nation by Scout.com.
Desmond Scott | Durham | 5-9 | 185
Rushed for 1,890 yards and 22 TDs while catching 30 passes for 532 yards and five TDs
Perry Simmons | Raleigh | 6-4 | 240
Sanderson tackle/ tight end goes full speed all the time and earned a berth in the Shrine Bowl
Taylor Sowell | Roebuck, S.C. | 5-10 | 187
Cornerback was recruited by most ACC schools and originally committed to UNC
Conner Vernon | Miami | 6-1 | 179
A skilled receiver who runs sharp routes. Wake Forest, Vanderbilt and Ole Miss also wanted him.
Tyree Watkins | Camden, N.J. | 6-2 | 185
Wide receiver/ defensive back originally committed to Virginia, but switched after Cavalier staff changes
Anthony Young-Wiseman | Bethesda, Md. | 6-1 | 185
Expected to play in the secondary at Duke. Also considered offers from Syracuse, Maryland and West Virginia.
