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Football Welcomes 16-Member Class on Signing Day
12/20/2023 9:57:00 PM | Football
DURHAM — Duke head football coach Manny Diaz announced Wednesday that 16 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to join the Blue Devil gridiron program.
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The class includes three offensive linemen, two linebackers, two cornerbacks, two wide receivers, two defensive ends, one tight end, one nickel, one safety, one punter and one defensive tackle.
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A total of nine states and Australia are represented in the group with six from Georgia, two from North Carolina, and one each from Australia, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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The Signing Class of 2023 consists of: Gemyel Allen (OL | Buford, Ga.), Derrick Brown Jr. (LB | Waxhaw, N.C.), Landan Callahan (CB | Rural Hall, N.C.), Kyren Condoll (CB | Fontana, Calif.), Brett Elliott (TE | Holliston, Mass.), Vontae Floyd (N | Norfolk, Va.), Zach Jackson (S | Smyrna, Ga.), Jayden Moore (WR | Sykesville), Tyshon Reed (DE | Moultrie, Ga.), Kade Reynoldson (P | Queensland, Australia), Jack Small (OL | Northvale, N.J.), Bradley Smith (OL | Newnan, Ga.), Kobe Smith (DE | Chattanooga, Tenn.), Montreze Smith (LB | Temple, Ga.), Chase Tyler (WR | Powder Springs, Ga.), and Preston Watson (DT | Lake Mary, Fla.).
Brown Jr., Callahan, Condoll, Floyd, Moore, Reed Jr., Reynoldson, and Watson are expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024.
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Signing Day List:
Gemyel Allen                               OL | 6-3 | 305 | Buford, Ga. (Mountain View)    Â
Derrick Brown Jr.                        LB | 6-1 | 215 | Waxhaw, N.C. (Avon Old Farms [Conn.])
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Landan Callahan                         CB | 5-11 | 163 | Rural Hall, N.C. (Ronald Reagan)
Kyren Condoll                              CB | 6-2 | 167 | Fontana, Calif. (Rancho Cucamonga)
Brett Elliott                                  TE | 6-3 | 231 | Holliston, Mass. (Buckingham Browne & Nichols School)
Vontae Floyd                               N | 5-10 | 172 | Norfolk, Va. (Maury)
Zach Jackson                                S | 5-11 | 171 | Smyrna, Ga. (Holy Innocents Episcopal School)
Jayden Moore                             WR | 5-8 | 166 | Sykesville, Md. (Loyola Blakefield)
Tyshon Reed                                DE | 6-3 | 219 | Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County)Â
Kade Reynoldson                       P | 6-0 | 180 | Queensland, Australia (Somerset College)Â
Jack Small                                      OL | 6-6 | 280 | Northvale, N.J. (Northern Valley Regional at Old Tappan)
Bradley Smith                              OL | 6-2 | 280 | Newnan, Ga. (Woodward Academy)
Kobe Smith                                   DE | 6-3 | 194 | Chattanooga, Tenn. (Red Bank)
Montreze Smith                          LB | 5-11 | 195 | Temple, Ga. (Carrollton)
Chase Tyler                                   WR | 6-2 | 157 | Powder Springs, Ga. (Hiram)
Preston Watson                          DT | 6-1 | 271 | Lake Mary, Fla. (Seminole) Â
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The class includes three offensive linemen, two linebackers, two cornerbacks, two wide receivers, two defensive ends, one tight end, one nickel, one safety, one punter and one defensive tackle.
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A total of nine states and Australia are represented in the group with six from Georgia, two from North Carolina, and one each from Australia, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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The Signing Class of 2023 consists of: Gemyel Allen (OL | Buford, Ga.), Derrick Brown Jr. (LB | Waxhaw, N.C.), Landan Callahan (CB | Rural Hall, N.C.), Kyren Condoll (CB | Fontana, Calif.), Brett Elliott (TE | Holliston, Mass.), Vontae Floyd (N | Norfolk, Va.), Zach Jackson (S | Smyrna, Ga.), Jayden Moore (WR | Sykesville), Tyshon Reed (DE | Moultrie, Ga.), Kade Reynoldson (P | Queensland, Australia), Jack Small (OL | Northvale, N.J.), Bradley Smith (OL | Newnan, Ga.), Kobe Smith (DE | Chattanooga, Tenn.), Montreze Smith (LB | Temple, Ga.), Chase Tyler (WR | Powder Springs, Ga.), and Preston Watson (DT | Lake Mary, Fla.).
Brown Jr., Callahan, Condoll, Floyd, Moore, Reed Jr., Reynoldson, and Watson are expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024.
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Signing Day List:
Gemyel Allen                               OL | 6-3 | 305 | Buford, Ga. (Mountain View)    Â
- Lettered three seasons at Mountain View under head coach John Poitevint
- Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 60 overall prospect in the state of Georgia by ESPN.com
- Charted as the No. 3 center prospect by ESPN.com
- Led the school with 65 pancake blocks during his junior season
- Selected a first team all-region and all-county as well as an honorable mention all-state recipient during junior campaign
- In final season, tallied 49 pancake blocks
- Born on May 15, 2006
- Son of Winston and Tiffany Allen
Derrick Brown Jr.                        LB | 6-1 | 215 | Waxhaw, N.C. (Avon Old Farms [Conn.])
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024
- Lettered three years at Charlotte Christian under head coach Jason Estep and one season at Avon Old Farms School under head coach Jon Wholley
- Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 10 and No. 11 prospect in the state of Connecticut by 247Sports.com and ESPN.com, respectively
- Led Charlotte Christian to a 21-10 record, including two consecutive playoff appearances and a showing in the state championship game
- Helped Avon Old Farms to a 7-3 overall record during lone season
- Led the Knights in sacks and quarterback pressures as a junior
- Born on June 12, 2005
- Son of Derrick and Tawanna Brown
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Landan Callahan                         CB | 5-11 | 163 | Rural Hall, N.C. (Ronald Reagan)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024
- Lettered three years at Ronald Reagan under head coach Josh McGee
- Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 22, No. 25, and No. 29 prospect in the state of North Carolina by 247Sports.com, and ESPN.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Recorded 93 tackles throughout high school career
- Added six interceptions, 35 passes defended and one touchdown
- Selected a three-time all-conference recipient
- 2023 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas selection as a senior, earning defensive MVP honors for North Carolina
- Born on September 8, 2005
- Son of Pernell Callahan and Kia Gore
Kyren Condoll                              CB | 6-2 | 167 | Fontana, Calif. (Rancho Cucamonga)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024
- Lettered three years at Rancho Cucamonga under head coach Brian Hildebrand
- Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.comÂ
- Listed as the No. 57 cornerback in the country and the No. 44 prospect from the state of California according to Rivals.com
- Recorded 168 career tackles, 22 PBUs and two INTs
- Added two caused fumbles and four fumble recoveries during senior season
- Helped Rancho Cucamonga to 22 victories, including back-to-back playoff appearances
- Named a two-time All-Baseline first team selection
- Born on Jan. 28, 2005
- Son of Gerald and Zelda Condoll
Brett Elliott                                  TE | 6-3 | 231 | Holliston, Mass. (Buckingham Browne & Nichols School)
- Lettered four years at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School under head coach Mike Willey
- Rated a three-start prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 6, No. 8 and No. 8 prospect in the state of Massachusetts by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Two-time first team All-ISL and All-New England recipient as well as two-time Boston Herald and Boston Globe all-scholastic honoree
- Helped Buckingham Browne & Nichols to the New England State Championship during senior season
- Born on November 10, 2005
- Son of Scott and Suzanne Elliott
Vontae Floyd                               N | 5-10 | 172 | Norfolk, Va. (Maury)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024
- Lettered four years at Maury under head coach Dyrri McCain
- Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.comÂ
- Charted as the No. 19 prospect from the state of Virginia according to Rivals.com
- Helped Maury to a 40-6 ledger, including three consecutive state championship title game appearances and the 2023 crown
- Named the 2022 Class 5 Region B defensive player of the year after amassing 19 tackles, three PBUs, two fumble recoveries and one interception as a junior
- Selected a three-time all-state honoree
- Born on Aug. 3, 2006
- Son of Yaminah Floyd and Deanna Johnson
Zach Jackson                                S | 5-11 | 171 | Smyrna, Ga. (Holy Innocents Episcopal School)
- Lettered four years at Holy Innocents Episcopal School under head coach Todd Winter
- Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Charted as the No. 73 overall cornerback prospect by ESPN.com
- Guided Holy Innocents Episcopal to a 35-13 record during career, including four consecutive playoff appearances and two elite eight showings
- Posted 19 career interceptions while also registering 34 receptions for 672 yards and 500-plus rushing yards with 23 total touchdowns
- Named two-time all-region and two-time GACA all-state honoree and was tabbed offensive player of the year during sophomore season
- Born on Jan. 24, 2006
- Son of Robert Jackson and Brad Cauley
Jayden Moore                             WR | 5-8 | 166 | Sykesville, Md. (Loyola Blakefield)
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024
- Lettered four seasons at Loyola Blakefield under head coach Anthony Zehyoue
- Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 19 and No. 27 prospect in the state of Maryland by ESPN.com and Rivals.com, respectively
- Helped Loyola Blakefield to 21 victories, including two playoff appearances
- Tallied 829 rushing yards, 696 passing yards and 1,456 receiving yards throughout career
- Named a two-time all-conference selection
- Born on Nov. 10, 2005
- Son of Percy and Janice Moore
Tyshon Reed                                DE | 6-3 | 219 | Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County)Â
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024
- Lettered two seasons at Colquitt County under head coach Sean Calhoun
- Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 72 edge by 247Sports.com and the No. 111 prospect in the state of Georgia by ESPN.com
- Helped lead Colquitt Country to a 25-1 record during final two seasons, including a 13-1 mark and a Georgia 7A state semifinal appearance during junior season
- Tallied 107 career tackles, 6.0 sacks, 29 quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries and one caused fumble
- Named two-time first team all-region and Georgia class 7A all-state selection as a senior
- Born on Aug. 28, 2006
- Son of Tyshon Reed Sr.
Kade Reynoldson                       P | 6-0 | 180 | Queensland, Australia (Somerset College)Â
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024
- Attended Somerset College in Queensland, Australia
- Member of ProKick Australia Geelong
- Born on April 2, 2005
- Son of Stephen and Nicole Reynoldson
Jack Small                                      OL | 6-6 | 280 | Northvale, N.J. (Northern Valley Regional at Old Tappan)
- Lettered three years at Northern Valley Regional at Old Tappan under head coach Brian Dunn
- Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 13 prospect in the state of New Jersey by 247Sports.com and the No. 60 overall offensive tackle by 247Sports.com
- Named three-time all-league, two-time all-county and two-time all-state selection
- Helped Northern Valley Regional to a 27-10 overall record, including a 13-1 mark and a state championship during junior season
- Recorded 182 career tackles, 15.0 sacks, one interception
- Born on June 2, 2006
- Son of Michael Small and Beth Rokeach-Small
Bradley Smith                              OL | 6-2 | 280 | Newnan, Ga. (Woodward Academy)
- Lettered four seasons at Woodward Academy under head coach John Hunt
- Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.comÂ
- Listed as the No. 5 offensive center in the country by Rivals.com
- Charted as the No. 71 and No. 84 prospect from the state of Georgia according to ESPN.com and Rivals.com
- Helped Woodward to a 31-17 overall record, including an appearance in the state championship game during senior season
- Named a three-time all-state selection and first team all-region honoree
- Yielded zero sacks during high school career
- Born on June 14, 2005
- Son of Clay and Jennifer Smith
Kobe Smith                                   DE | 6-3 | 194 | Chattanooga, Tenn. (Red Bank)
- Lettered four years at Red Bank under head coach Ted Gatewood
- Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.comÂ
- Listed as the No. 11 prospect from the state of Tennessee and the No. 33 edge nationally by 247Sports.com
- Helped Red Bank to a 38-14 ledger, including four consecutive playoff appearances
- Compiled 205 career tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and three blocked field goals
- Additionally, recorded 13 caused fumbles and six defensive TDs
- Tabbed two-time all-state, three-time all-region and the 2023 regional MVP
- Born on Sept. 11, 2006
- Son of Clarence and Hailee Young
Montreze Smith                          LB | 5-11 | 195 | Temple, Ga. (Carrollton)
- Lettered four seasons at Carrollton under head coach Joey King
- Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.comÂ
- Charted as the No. 23 inside linebacker nationally according to ESPN.com
- Listed as the No. 83 and No. 90 prospect from the state of Georgia by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com, respectively
- Helped Carrollton to a 46-7 overall record and four consecutive playoff appearances, including a state championship title game showing as a junior
- Compiled 218 career tackles, 32.0 tackles for loss, and six PBUs
- Born on March 17, 2006
- Son of Montreze Smith and Shanika Avery
Chase Tyler                                   WR | 6-2 | 157 | Powder Springs, Ga. (Hiram)
- Lettered three years at Hiram under head coach Pete Fominaya
- Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and a three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports.comÂ
- Charted as the No. 10 athlete nationally according to Rivals.com
- Listed as the No. 34 and No. 58 prospect from the state of Georgia by Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, respectively
- Helped Hiram to a 9-3 ledger as a senior, including a playoff appearance
- Recorded 97 career receptions for 1,546 yards with 16 TDs
- Named three-time all-region and all-county
- Born on April 10, 2006
- Son of Cedric and Shamani Tyler
Preston Watson                          DT | 6-1 | 271 | Lake Mary, Fla. (Seminole) Â
- Expected to enroll at Duke in January, 2024
- Lettered three seasons at Seminole under coach Karl Calhoun Jr.
- Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, and Rivals.comÂ
- Charted as the No. 35 defensive tackle nationally and No. 68 prospect from the state of Florida according to ESPN.com
- Compiled 172 career tackles, 43.0 tackles for loss, and 20.0 sacks during career
- Added two caused fumbles and one interception during senior season
- Helped Seminole to a 25-5 record, including three state playoff appearances
- Named the Orlando Touchdown Club defensive player of the year and SAC defensive player of the year as a senior
- Tabbed a two-time defensive line MVP
- Born on Jan. 31, 2006
- Son of Derek Triplett and Luanne Sorrell Triplett
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