DURHAM – Eleven former Blue Devils were named to 53-man rosters in the National Football League (NFL) in advance of the first week of the regular season which kicks off Thursday.
In addition, rookies Michael Carter II (New York Jets), Victor Dimukeje (Arizona Cardinals), Noah Gray (Kansas City Chiefs) and Chris Rumph II (Los Angeles Chargers) also were named to 53-man rosters for their respective squads.
After competing in the preseason, rookies Mark Gilbert (Pittsburgh Steelers), Devery Hamilton (Las Vegas Raiders) and Deon Jackson(Indianapolis Colts) as well as veterans Joe Giles-Harris (Buffalo Bills) and Matt Skura (New York Giants) were signed to their respective organizations' practice squads.
#DukeInTheNFL Week 1 Schedule Ross Cockrell Thursday, Sept. 9
Dallas at Tampa Bay, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Chris Rumph II Sunday, Sept. 12
Los Angeles Chargers at Washington, 1 p.m. (CBS)
Michael Carter II, Jamison Crowder and Thomas Hennessy Sunday, Sept. 12
New York Jets at Carolina, 1 p.m. (CBS)