Landan Callahan

Duke's Landan Callahan makes a tackle against Syracuse during the Blue Devils' 38-3 victory on September 27, 2025.

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
5-11
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Rural Hall, N.C.

2026: Returning starting cornerback ... has played in 17 career games with six starts … booked 43 tackles and two PBUs … tallied 3+ tackles in eight games, 5+ in four games and a career-high eight at Clemson in 2025 ... recorded a solo PBU versus NC State and Virginia in the ACC Championship Game during the 2025 season … has played 701 career snaps.

2025: Cornerback who took over starting duties for the latter half of the season … the defensive recipient of Duke's Cutcliffe Family Awards, which are presented annually to the most improved players in the program ... played in 12 games and started six … earned starting assignments versus NC State, Clemson, Connecticut, Virginia in the regular season and ACC Championship Game and Arizona State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl … missed only the North Carolina and Wake Forest contests … booked 42 tackles and two PBUs … tallied 3+ tackles in eight games, 5+ in four games and a year-high eight at Clemson in helping Duke to its first win in Death Valley since 1980 … booked five tackles in the league’s title tilt as Duke claimed its first outright league championship since 1962 … added six tackles versus Arizona State as the Blue Devils captured the bowl crown … recorded a solo PBU versus NC State and Virginia in the ACC Championship Game … on the field for 677 snaps.

2024: Reserve cornerback who appeared in five games as a true freshman, against Elon, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, NC State and Ole Miss ... carded lone tackle versus 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 24 snaps ... enrolled at Duke in January, 2024.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons 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 … in career, recorded 93 tackles, six INTs, 35 PBUs and one TD … a three-time all-conference recipient … a 2023 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas selection as a senior, earning defensive MVP honors for North Carolina … also lettered three seasons in track & field, competing in the 4x400-meter relay … finished as the 4x400-meter relay state runner-up.

PERSONAL: Son of Pernell Callahan and Kia Gore.