Ken Torain Signs with Duke

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke University head football coach David Cutcliffe and his staff announced Wednesday that Ken Torain has signed a national letter of intent to join the Blue Devil gridiron program.

A 6-2, 195-pound cornerback from Tampa, Fla., Torain joins 15 members of the class who signed in December. Representing eight states, the group includes three wide receivers, three offensive linemen, three defensive backs, two defensive linemen, two linebackers, one running back, one tight end and one quarterback.

Torain lettered four seasons at Jesuit High School and is listed as the No. 70 cornerback in the country according to 247Sports.com. As a senior, he posted 26 tackles, three interceptions, five pass breakups and one fumble recovery.

2018 Duke Football Signing Class

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown	High School
Peace Addo	OL	6-6	295	Silver Spring, Md.	St. Frances Academy
Jake Bobo	WR	6-4	185	Belmont, Mass.	Belmont Hill
Elijah Brown	DT	6-4	295	Charlotte, N.C.	Providence Day
Mataeo Durant	RB	6-1	190	McCormick, S.C.	McCormick
Zamari Ellis	TE	6-4	240	Henderson, N.C.	Southern Vance
Jarett Garner	WR	6-3	190	Harrisburg, N.C.	Hickory Ridge
Shaka Heyward	LB	6-4	215	Hoschton, Ga.	Mill Creek
Casey Holman	OL	6-4	285	Snellville, Ga.	Brookwood
Gunnar Holmberg	QB	6-3	180	Wake Forest, N.C.	Heritage
Jeremiah Lewis	CB	6-0	180	Plano, Texas	Prestonwood Christian
Maurice McIntyre	OL	6-2	320	Jacksonville, N.C.	Northside
Tahj Rice	DT	6-2	320	Louisville, Ky.	Waggener
Rocky Shelton	LB	6-0	205	Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.	St. Thomas Aquinas
Dennis Smith	WR	6-2	185	Gaffney, S.C.	Gaffney
Nate Thompson	S	6-3	185	Sanford, N.C.	Southern Lee
Ken Torain	CB	6-2	195	Tampa, Fla.	Jesuit

Ken Torain
CB, 6-2, 195
Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit)

Played for head coach Matt Thompson
Three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com & 247Sports.com
The No. 67 athlete in the country according to ESPN.com
The No. 70 cornerback in the country according to 247Sports.com
Led Jesuit to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) 5A state semifinals in both 2015 and 2016
Booked 26 tackles, three interceptions, five PBUs and one fumble recovery as a senior
In January, named one of the top 25 seniors in the area by the Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay Times honorable mention All-Tampa Bay Defensive Team selection following senior season
Jesuit finished with a 12-1 mark during junior campaign, going 4-0 in 5A District 10 play to capture the title
During junior season, totaled 22 tackles, two INTs, six passes defended and one fumble recovered
An Associated Press Class 5A second team all-state selection after junior campaign
As a sophomore, helped Jesuit to a 13-1 ledger and the 5A District 10 championship
Born January 20, 2000
Son of Tesra House

Players Mentioned

Peace Addo

Jake Bobo

Mataeo Durant

Zamari Ellis

Jarett Garner

Shaka Heyward

Casey Holman

Gunnar Holmberg

Jeremiah Lewis

Maurice McIntyre

Tahj Rice

Dennis Smith

Nate Thompson

Ken Torain

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