Bariate Kara

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Position:
Defensive Tackle
Height:
6-5
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Loganville, Ga.

2026: Returning defensive tackle … in one career game, has played three snaps.

2025: Experienced action in one game, against Elon in the season opener … defensive recipient of the program's Sonny Falcone Iron Duke Award, which is presented annually to the top developmental players in the weight room … on the field for three snaps … enrolled at Duke in January 2025.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered two seasons at Loganville Christian Academy under head coach Nathan Murphy ... rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports.com ... rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com and Rivals.com ... charted as the No. 38 prospect in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.com ... the No. 27 strongside edge prospect by Rivals.com ... the No. 28 defensive line prospect by 247Sports.com ... earned all-state honors as a senior ... two-time all-region and all-county selection ... during senior year, carded 56 tackles, 3.0 sacks and three forced fumbles ... as a junior, booked 55 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, two caused fumbles and two fumble recoveries ... earned three additional varsity letters as a member of the basketball program ... member of the Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta, an international mathematics honor society.

PERSONAL: Son of Leton Kara.