Upcoming Event: Football at Syracuse on September 27, 2025 at 12 p.m.
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Football
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2023-24 Signing Day Roster
Floyd, Vontae
Vontae Floyd
- Position:
- Nickel
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 172
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Norfolk, Va.
- High School:
- Maury
Bio
2025: Returning cornerback … in 11 career games, has compiled eight tackles and one fumble recovery … has recorded 2+ tackles in two contests, including a career-high three against Florida State in 2024 … recovered first career fumble at Wake Forest in 2024 … has played 158 career snaps.
2024: Played in 11 games, missing the Northwestern and NC State contests ... one of just four true freshmen to letter, joining Tyshon Reed, Kade Reynoldson and Preston Watson ... logged eight tackles and one fumble recovery, primarily as a member of Duke’s special teams ... registered a year-high three stops against Florida State and two against Connecticut ... carded one stop against Middle Tennessee, North Carolina and Miami ... recovered first fumble at Wake Forest ... on the field for 158 snaps ... enrolled at Duke in January, 2024.
PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered four seasons at Maury under head coach Dyrri McCain … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com … 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 INT as a junior … a three-time all-state honoree.
PERSONAL: Son of Yaminah Floyd and Deanna Johnson ... played with teammate Peyton Jones at Maury High School for three seasons.
Coach Diaz Media Availability: Syracuse
Wednesday, September 24
Cooper Barkate Media Availability: Syracuse
Tuesday, September 23
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Tuesday, September 23
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Monday, September 22
