Vontae Floyd

Vontae Floyd runs down the field at Middle Tennessee.

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Photo by: Duke Athletics

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
5-10
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Norfolk, Va.

CAREER: Lettered one season (2024) and was a two-year member of the program (2024-25) … in 11 career games, registered eight tackles and one fumble recovery … 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 … played 175 career snaps.

2025: Appeared in three games, against Illinois, Tulane and NC State, and did not record any statistics … on the field for 17 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.