Upcoming Event: Football versus Arizona State on December 31, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Football
vs Arizona State
Harris Named Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award® Finalist
10/8/2019 4:12:00 PM | Football
DURHAM, N.C. – The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation announced Tuesday that Duke redshirt senior quarterback Quentin Harris has been named a finalist for the 2019 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award®, presented by A.O. Smith.
Established in 1987, the Unitas Award is presented annually to the nation's top college quarterback based on character, citizenship, scholastic achievement, leadership qualities and athletic accomplishments. Candidates must be a college senior or fourth-year junior and on schedule to graduate with their class.
Harris is one of three ACC quarterbacks on the top 20 finalists list joining Bryce Perkins (Virginia) and Anthony Brown (Boston College).
Harris, a 6-1, 200-pound native of Wilton, Conn., has started all five games for the Blue Devils. He holds a 134.71 pass efficiency rating after compiling 1,007 yards and 11 touchdowns on 104-of-161 attempts. The redshirt senior is one of four ACC quarterbacks that has double-digit passing touchdowns this year and sits fifth in the league in completion percentage (66.4 percent).
Along with his arm, Harris has been more than capable with his legs registering 342 yards on 69 carries (5.0). Harris is seventh in the ACC for touchdowns (four) and average rush yards per game (68.4). Against Middle Tennessee and Virginia Tech, Harris recorded back-to-back 100-plus yards rushing.
This is the second consecutive season that the starting Duke quarterback has been placed on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List. Last season, former Duke quarterback Daniel Jones was named to the 2018 Watch List at the beginning of the season.
The 2019 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award®, presented by A. O. Smith will be presented on Wednesday, December 11, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Top 20 Golden Arm Award Candidates:
Jack Abraham Southern Miss
Ian Book Notre Dame
Anthony Brown Boston College
Kelly Bryant Missouri
Joe Burrow LSU
Jacob Eason Washington
Caleb Evans Louisiana Monroe
Mason Fine North Texas
Quentin Harris Duke
Justin Herbert Oregon
Tyler Huntley Utah
Jalen Hurts Oklahoma
Brian Lewerke Michigan State
Cole McDonald Hawaii
Steven Montez Colorado
Shea Patterson Michigan
Bryce Perkins Virginia
Nate Stanley Iowa
Zach Thomas Appalachian State
Brady White Memphis
#GoDuke
Established in 1987, the Unitas Award is presented annually to the nation's top college quarterback based on character, citizenship, scholastic achievement, leadership qualities and athletic accomplishments. Candidates must be a college senior or fourth-year junior and on schedule to graduate with their class.
Harris is one of three ACC quarterbacks on the top 20 finalists list joining Bryce Perkins (Virginia) and Anthony Brown (Boston College).
Harris, a 6-1, 200-pound native of Wilton, Conn., has started all five games for the Blue Devils. He holds a 134.71 pass efficiency rating after compiling 1,007 yards and 11 touchdowns on 104-of-161 attempts. The redshirt senior is one of four ACC quarterbacks that has double-digit passing touchdowns this year and sits fifth in the league in completion percentage (66.4 percent).
Along with his arm, Harris has been more than capable with his legs registering 342 yards on 69 carries (5.0). Harris is seventh in the ACC for touchdowns (four) and average rush yards per game (68.4). Against Middle Tennessee and Virginia Tech, Harris recorded back-to-back 100-plus yards rushing.
This is the second consecutive season that the starting Duke quarterback has been placed on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List. Last season, former Duke quarterback Daniel Jones was named to the 2018 Watch List at the beginning of the season.
The 2019 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award®, presented by A. O. Smith will be presented on Wednesday, December 11, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Top 20 Golden Arm Award Candidates:
Jack Abraham Southern Miss
Ian Book Notre Dame
Anthony Brown Boston College
Kelly Bryant Missouri
Joe Burrow LSU
Jacob Eason Washington
Caleb Evans Louisiana Monroe
Mason Fine North Texas
Quentin Harris Duke
Justin Herbert Oregon
Tyler Huntley Utah
Jalen Hurts Oklahoma
Brian Lewerke Michigan State
Cole McDonald Hawaii
Steven Montez Colorado
Shea Patterson Michigan
Bryce Perkins Virginia
Nate Stanley Iowa
Zach Thomas Appalachian State
Brady White Memphis
#GoDuke
Players Mentioned
Coach Brewer and Coach Patke Press Conference: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Monday, December 29
Justin Pickett Media Availability: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Friday, December 19
Aaron Hall Media Availability: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Friday, December 19
Coach Diaz Media Availability: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Thursday, December 18
