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Duke Football Welcomes 18-Member Class on Signing Day
12/16/2020 11:59:00 AM | Football
DURHAM, N.C. — Duke head football coach David Cutcliffe and his staff announced Wednesday that 18 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to join the Blue Devil gridiron program.
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The class includes four defensive backs, three defensive linemen, two quarterbacks, two running backs, two linebackers, two offensive linemen, two athletes and one wide receiver.
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A total of 10 states are represented in the group with four signees from Georgia and North Carolina, two from Alabama and Texas, and one from Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
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The Signing Class of 2021 consists of: Cameron Bergeron (DB | Albany, Ga.), Trent Broadnax (ATH | Benedictine Military School), Trey Brown III (DL | Phoenix, Ala.), Trent Davis (RB | Attalla, Ala.), Placide Djungu-Sungu (DB | Arlington, Texas), Tré Freeman (LB | Durham, N.C.), Sahmir Hagans (WR | Philadelphia, Pa.), Aaron Hall (DL | Durham, N.C.), Brandon Johnson (DB | Newton, N.C.), Andrew Jones (OL | Pfafftown, N.C.), Riley Leonard (QB | Fairhope, Ala.), Dylan Merrell (DB | Alpharetta, Ga.), Jaquez Moore (RB | Live Oak, Fla.), Jordan Moore (QB | Sykesville, Md.), Nick Morris Jr. (LB | Austin, Texas), Joshua Pickett (ATH | Demorest, Ga.), Justin Pickett (OL | Carmel, Ind.), and Mandela Tobin (DL | San Diego, Calif.)
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Freeman, Hall, Johnson, Jordan Moore, Morris Jr., and Joshua Pickett are expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021.
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Player List
Cameron Bergeron           DB | 6-0 | 185 | Albany, Ga. (Westover)
Trent Broadnax                  ATH | 6-1 | 190 | Savannah, Ga. (Benedictine Military School)
Trey Brown IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DL | 6-3 | 210 | Phoenix, Ariz. (Arcadia)
Trent Davis              RB | 5-10 | 170 | Attalla, Ala. (Etowah)
Placide Djungu-Sungu                  DB | 6-1 | 170 | Arlington, Texas (James Martin)
Tré Freeman                       LB | 6-1 | 230 | Durham, N.C. (Northern)
Sahmir Hagans                  WR | 5-10 | 190 | Philadelphia, Pa. (Saint Joseph's Prep)
Aaron Hall                DL | 6-4 | 240 | Durham, N.C. (Southern School of Energy & Sustainability)
Brandon Johnson              DB | 5-11 | 180 | Newton, N.C. (Newton-Conover)
Andrew Jones                    OL | 6-4 | 260 | Pfafftown, N.C. (Ronald W. Reagan)
Riley Leonard                     QB | 6-4 | 205 | Fairhope, Ala. (Fairhope)
Dylan Merrell                     DB | 6-1 | 175 | Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta)
Jaquez Moore                    RB | 5-11 | 195 | Live Oak, Fla. (Suwannee)
Jordan Moore                   QB | 6-2 | 180 | Sykesville, Md. (Loyola Blakefield)
Nick Morris Jr.                    LB | 6-3 | 225 | Austin, Texas (Westlake)
Joshua Pickett                   ATH | 6-1 | 180 | Demorest, Ga. (Habersham Central)
Justin Pickett                      OL | 6-7 | 315 | Carmel, Ind. (Carmel)
Mandela Tobin                  DL | 6-4 | 270 | San Diego, Calif. (Westview)
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The class includes four defensive backs, three defensive linemen, two quarterbacks, two running backs, two linebackers, two offensive linemen, two athletes and one wide receiver.
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A total of 10 states are represented in the group with four signees from Georgia and North Carolina, two from Alabama and Texas, and one from Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
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The Signing Class of 2021 consists of: Cameron Bergeron (DB | Albany, Ga.), Trent Broadnax (ATH | Benedictine Military School), Trey Brown III (DL | Phoenix, Ala.), Trent Davis (RB | Attalla, Ala.), Placide Djungu-Sungu (DB | Arlington, Texas), Tré Freeman (LB | Durham, N.C.), Sahmir Hagans (WR | Philadelphia, Pa.), Aaron Hall (DL | Durham, N.C.), Brandon Johnson (DB | Newton, N.C.), Andrew Jones (OL | Pfafftown, N.C.), Riley Leonard (QB | Fairhope, Ala.), Dylan Merrell (DB | Alpharetta, Ga.), Jaquez Moore (RB | Live Oak, Fla.), Jordan Moore (QB | Sykesville, Md.), Nick Morris Jr. (LB | Austin, Texas), Joshua Pickett (ATH | Demorest, Ga.), Justin Pickett (OL | Carmel, Ind.), and Mandela Tobin (DL | San Diego, Calif.)
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Freeman, Hall, Johnson, Jordan Moore, Morris Jr., and Joshua Pickett are expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021.
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Player List
Cameron Bergeron           DB | 6-0 | 185 | Albany, Ga. (Westover)
- Lettered three seasons at Westover under coach Olten Downs
- Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 55 cornerback in the country by ESPN.com
- Totaled 47 tackles while helping Westover to the state playoffs as a senior
- Finished prep career with two INTs, returning one for a TD
- Also a three-year letterwinner in track
- Born October 11, 2002
- Son of Troy Bergeron and Sharee Downs
Trent Broadnax                  ATH | 6-1 | 190 | Savannah, Ga. (Benedictine Military School)
- Lettered three seasons at Benedictine Military School under coach Denny Britt
- Labeled a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
- Led Benedictine to a 26-8 record and three state playoff berths
- Recorded 908 all-purpose yards as a senior, including 754 receiving yards with 11 TDs
- Totaled 1,975 receiving yards on 134 receptions (14.74) and 22 TDs in prep career
- Three-time Greater Savannah all-region wide receiver
- Defensively, posted 63 tackles, three forced fumbles and three INTs
- Also lettered in basketball, baseball and track
- On the hardwood, totaled over 1,200 points and was a three-time Greater Savannah all-region first team selection
- Born May 9, 2002
- Son of Horace and Tammy Broadnax
Trey Brown IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DL | 6-3 | 210 | Phoenix, Ariz. (Arcadia)
- Lettered one season (2017) at Charlotte Catholic in Charlotte, N.C., and three seasons (2018-19-20) at Arcadia in Phoenix, Ariz.
- Tabbed a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com
- Totaled 60 tackles including 13.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks and three forced fumbles as a senior
- Recorded 69 tackles, 19.0 TFL, 13.0 sacks and three forced fumbles in junior season
- Named first team all-region and all-state as a defensive end during junior and senior years
- Also earned first team all-state honors as a tight end as a junior
- Posted 191 tackles, 40.0 TFL, 23.0 sacks and six forced fumbles in three seasons at Arcadia
- Helped Charlotte Catholic to a 16-0 record and the 3A North Carolina State Championship as a freshman
- Also played basketball at Arcadia
- Born October 24, 2002
- Son of Ray and Ashley Brown
Trent Davis              RB | 5-10 | 170 | Attalla, Ala. (Etowah)
- Lettered four seasons at Etowah
- Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
- Charted as the No. 47 running back in the nation by ESPN.com
- As a junior, rushed 98 times for 1,400 yards and 14 TDs while catching 21 passes for 412 yards and five TDs
- Named the Etowah County Offensive Player of the Year as a junior
- Amassed 1,200 yards and 10 TDs on 118 carries as a sophomore
- Two-time all-area and all-region honoree
- Named team MVP after both sophomore and junior seasons
- Invited to play in the North/South All-Star Game by the Alabama High School Athletic Association
- Led Etowah to a 33-7 record over last three seasons
- Also a four-year letterwinner in basketball, earning Etowah County Player of the Year honors in 2019-20
- Born July 29, 2002
- Son of Thomas and April Davis
Placide Djungu-Sungu                  DB | 6-1 | 170 | Arlington, Texas (James Martin)
- Lettered three years at James Martin under coach Bob Wager
- Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
- Ranked as the No. 65 safety in the nation by ESPN.com
- Totaled 83 tackles, two INTs and six PBUs as a junior
- Named first team all-district after helping James Martin to an 11-2 record and state playoff berth
- Recorded 31 total tackles and nine PBUs as a sophomore
- Also lettered four years in track, competing at the regional level each season
- Born December 18, 2002
- Son of Dorothy Kabole Nishmba
Tré Freeman                       LB | 6-1 | 230 | Durham, N.C. (Northern)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
- Lettered four seasons at Northern under head coach John Hammett
- Labeled a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
- Helped Northern to a 28-8 record and three state playoff berths
- Three-time all-conference selection
- Also lettered in basketball and track
- Born November 1, 2002
- Son of Anthony and Tomika Freeman
Sahmir Hagans                  WR | 5-10 | 190 | Philadelphia, Pa. (Saint Joseph's Prep)
- Lettered four seasons under coach Tim Roken at Saint Joseph's Prep
- Tabbed a three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com
- Caught 27 passes for 383 yards and seven TDs as a senior
- Had 49 receptions for 486 yards and eight TDs during junior season
- Added two punt returns for TDs and two kickoff return scores as a junior
- Earned all-state recognition following junior campaign
- Two-time all-league honoree
- Finished career with 94 catches for 1,092 yards with 150 points scored
- Helped team to 31-2 record and three 6A PIAA state championships
- Also a three-year letterwinner in track, competing in the 100-, 200- and 4x200-meter events
- Born December 16, 2002
- Son of Allan and Miesha Hagans
Aaron Hall                DL | 6-4 | 240 | Durham, N.C. (Southern School of Energy & Sustainability)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
- Lettered three seasons at Southern School of Energy & Sustainability under head coach Darius Robinson
- Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
- Senior season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Recorded 12.0 sacks as a sophomore before totaling 32.0 sacks as a junior
- Two-time all-conference selection
- Helped Southern win the conference championship with a 10-2 record as a junior
- Also a member of the Southern basketball team.
- Born April 18, 2003
- Son of Anthony and Tishna Hall
Brandon Johnson              DB | 5-11 | 180 | Newton, N.C. (Newton-Conover)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
- Lettered three seasons for head coach Steven Pack at Newton-Conover
- Tabbed a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com
- Amassed 44 total tackles in 13 games with three INTs and a caused fumble during senior season while helping Newton-Conover reach the state playoffs with an 8-5 record
- Named all-conference and all-state
- Also lettered three years in track and was the regional 100-meter dash champion
- Born March 25, 2003
- Son of Wayne and Alanda Johnson
Andrew Jones                    OL | 6-4 | 260 | Pfafftown, N.C. (Ronald W. Reagan)
- Lettered three years at Ronald W. Reagan under coach Josh McGee
- Three-star prospect by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
- Charted as the No. 39 offensive tackle in the nation by 247Sports.com
- Also listed as the No. 24 overall prospect in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports.com
- Helped team to 15 wins over sophomore and junior seasons
- Senior season was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
- Born April 1, 2003
- Son of Robyn Jones
Riley Leonard                     QB | 6-4 | 205 | Fairhope, Ala. (Fairhope)
- Lettered four years at Fairhope under coach Tim Carter
- Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
- Charted as the No. 14 and No. 20 dual threat quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, respectively
- Also rated as the No. 18 and No. 27 overall prospect in the state of Alabama by those organizations
- As a senior, threw for 1,900 yards and 25 TDs while rushing for an additional 500 yards
- Garnered all-state honors following final season
- Helped Fairhope to an overall record of 31-12
- Also lettered in basketball
- Born September 13, 2002
- Son of Chad and Heather Leonard
Dylan Merrell                     DB | 6-1 | 175 | Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta)
- Lettered three years at Alpharetta under coach Jason Kervin
- Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
- Charted as the No. 58 safety in the nation and the No. 69 best overall prospect in Georgia by Rivals.com
- As a senior, recorded 37 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one INT and 11 PBUs
- Rushed for 1,036 yards in prep career
- Garnered both team offensive and defensive MVP honors his junior and senior seasons, respectively
- Also lettered in track
- Born November 19, 2003
- Son of Marc Harris and Carla Merrell
Jaquez Moore                    RB | 5-11 | 195 | Live Oak, Fla. (Suwannee)
- Lettered four years at Suwannee under coach Kyler Hall
- Three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com
- Charted as the No. 80 athlete in the nation by 247Sports.com
- Rushed 351 times for 2,591 yards and 49 TDs in prep career
- Added 38 receptions for 611 yards with eight TDs
- During senior season, accumulated 1,269 passing yards with 16 TDs
- Also competed in weight lifting, was a state qualifier in the 183 weight class, and helped the team to back-to-back district and regional titles
- Born July 19, 2003
- Son of Anthony Lee and Janet Moore
Jordan Moore                   QB | 6-2 | 180 | Sykesville, Md. (Loyola Blakefield)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
- Lettered four years at Loyola Blakefield under coach Anthony Zehyoue
- Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
- Charted as the No. 26 and No. 27 dual threat quarterback in the nation by ESPN.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Listed as the No. 24, No. 26, and No. 27 best prospect in the state of Maryland by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, and Rivals.com, respectively
- In three-plus seasons (senior year cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic), recorded 3,410 passing yards and 36 passing TDs while rushing for 1,120 yards and 11 scores
- Two-time all-metro team selection
- Also lettered in basketball and track & field
- Born April 18, 2002
- Son of Percy and Janice Moore
Nick Morris Jr.                    LB | 6-3 | 225 | Austin, Texas (Westlake)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
- Lettered two seasons (2018-19) at Fairfield College Prep in Connecticut and one season (2020) at Westlake under coach Todd Dodge
- Three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com
- Charted as the No. 37 inside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com
- Compiled 220 tackles in prep career, including 23.0 sacks, three INTs, and four fumble recoveries
- Named all-state and all-conference following junior season
- Also lettered in baseball
- Born December 21, 2002
- Son of Nick and Katherine Morris
Joshua Pickett                   ATH | 6-1 | 180 | Demorest, Ga. (Habersham Central)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2021
- Lettered four years at Habersham Central under coach Benji Harrison
- Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
- Charted as the No. 85 overall prospect in Georgia by ESPN.com
- Named the Region 8-AAAAAA Two-Way Player of the Year
- Also lettered in basketball and track
- Born October 3, 2002
- Son of Harold and Angelia Pickett
Justin Pickett                      OL | 6-7 | 315 | Carmel, Ind. (Carmel)
- Lettered three years at Carmel under coach John Hebert
- Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
- Helped Carmel compile a 39-14 overall record including a state title during junior season
- Named team captain as a senior and garnered first team All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference honors
- Also was tabbed to the Indianapolis Star Super Team
- Earned Indiana Football Coaches Association Junior All-State honors as a junior
- Also lettered in basketball
- Born December 20, 2002
Mandela Tobin                  DL | 6-4 | 270 | San Diego, Calif. (Westview)
- Lettered three years at Westview under coach Jason French
- Three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com
- Listed as the No. 96 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com
- Charted as the No. 80 prospect in California by Rivals.com
- Compiled 93 tackles, 21.0 TFL, and 13.0 sacks during sophomore and junior seasons
- Garnered all-conference accolades in 2019
- Also competed in track & field, throwing the shot put and discus
- Born October 5, 2002
- Son of Asamawari and Nene Tobin
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