Duke football coach Manny Diaz looks to secure his second full recruiting class since arriving in Durham in December 2023.
Diaz brought in 27 players in the 2025 class, which ranked No. 31 overall per the 247Sports Composite. He currently has 16 commits in his 2026 class, which ranks No. 62 overall per the 247Sports Composite.
In his second year as head coach, Diaz led the Blue Devils to a 6-2 finish in ACC play for the first time since 2013. Duke will now be playing for its first ACC title since 2013 and eighth overall against Virginia on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Here’s a breakdown of Duke football’s 2026 recruiting class, including rankings, targets, commitments and offers, as of Dec. 1.
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