Duke Football Eyes Penn State Defensive Tackle

Duke football has added three players through the transfer portal as part of its offseason strategy: senior cornerback Dylan Flowers from Western Kentucky, sophomore cornerback Kyon Loud from the University of Montana, and senior tight end Nate Kurisky from Louisville. The Blue Devils are also pursuing former Penn State defensive tackle Owen Wafle, who is scheduled to visit Durham.

Wafle, a three-star prospect from The Hun School of Princeton, originally committed to Michigan but did not play during the 2024 season, preserving his eligibility. He transferred to Penn State, where he recorded four tackles and participated in several games, including a bowl victory. Following a challenging season for Penn State, which resulted in the departure of head coach James Franklin and the hiring of Matt Campbell, Wafle entered the transfer portal again.

Duke, along with programs like UCLA, Oklahoma, and Virginia Tech, has shown interest in Wafle. His visit to Duke provides head coach Manny Diaz and his staff the chance to