Duke in the NFL First Quarter Update

DURHAM, N.C. — With the NFL season completing its fourth week, Duke has 21 former Blue Devils on professional rosters.

Graham Barton

C | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Started all four games at center
On the field for 254 total snaps and has played every offensive snap of the season

Most pass snaps by OL with ZERO pressures allowed this season

Pass Snaps
C Creed Humphrey 86
C Graham Barton 83
G Matt Goncalves 70
T Garett Bolles 69
C Elgton Jenkins 69
C Ryan Neuzil… pic.twitter.com/a1trdzcXr8
— PFF (@PFF) September 22, 2026

Josh Blackwell

CB | Chicago Bears

Played in all four games
Returned four kickoffs in the season opener against Carolina for 85 yards (21.3)
Has played 77 snaps, all on special teams

This is the type of play that will be shown in special teams meetings across the NFL this week.

What a play by Josh Blackwell. pic.twitter.com/OMEGuJrCiP
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 29, 2026

Josh Blackwell is a special teams savant
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) September 29, 2026

Jake Bobo

WR | Seattle Seahawks

Reserve/Injured

DeWayne Carter

DT | Buffalo Bills

Played in all four games and started one, in week two against Detroit
Logged 10 total tackles, six solo and four assists
Tallied 1.0 tackle for loss, against Houston in the season opener
On the field for 139 total snaps, 127 on defense and 12 on speical teams

DeWayne Carter is #1 in the NFL in run stop win rate with 22 wins in 39 plays (56%)

He's having quite the season
— Kevin Massare (@KevinMassare) September 29, 2026

I legit had to look him up when he popped off the screen against the #Lions. DeWayne Carter is a baller. https://t.co/VGbHCBIt4T
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2026

Confirmed: DC is a BIG reality TV guy. ??

Full Inside the Charge with @Dewaynecarter0: https://t.co/rpTsg5KKBo pic.twitter.com/hOOwQDk1rv
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 2, 2026

Michael Carter II

CB | Philadelphia Eagles

Played in all four games and made first start in week four against Los Angeles
Tallied nine tackles with five assists and four solo
On the field for 171 snaps, 106 on defense and 65 on special teams

Eagles S Michael Carter II was one of the bright spots in a frustrating loss in Philadelphia. Carter was forced to play 82 total snaps in Week 4, including his contributions on special teams. Carter allowed just one reception on three targets for seven yards, per @SumerSports. https://t.co/puZKBg1lzY
— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaNFL) October 5, 2026

Evan Deckers

LS | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The team's primary long snapper
On the field for 33 snaps, all on special teams

Joe Giles-Harris

LB | Cincinnati Bengals

Elevated to the Bengals' active roster prior to the season opener
Has participated in all four games
Credited with five tackles, three assists and two solo
On the field for 66 snaps, all on special teams

Noah Gray

TE | Kansas City Chiefs

Taken part in all four games with two starts for the 4-0 Chiefs
Registered six receptions for 61 yards (10.17)
On the field for 201 snaps, 152 on offense and 49 on special teams

Noah Gray what a play ?? pic.twitter.com/of1SJJ0GCk
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 27, 2026

Aaron Hall

DT | Carolina Panthers

Made the Panthers' initial 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent
Has played in all four games with one start, against Atlanta in week two
Registered 10 tackles, three solo
Recovered a fumble versus the Falcons in week two
Booked two quarterback hits
Tallied a career-high two solo stops in Sunday Night Football clash versus Detroit on October 4
On the field for 136 snaps, 113 on defense and 23 on special teams

Aaron Hall playing the run, realizing it's PA, disengages with the RG (throws him like a rag doll) and gets a hit on Deshaun Watson.

Been impressed with the young iDL through 3 weeks. Ranks 5th among all rookie DL in pressures (6). pic.twitter.com/Drtzwh74V7
— Jay (@DraftwithJay) September 28, 2026

Thomas Hennessy

LS | New York Jets

The team's primary long snapper
Has taken part in all four games, snapping 33 times
Added one tackle against Green Bay in week two

Shaka Heyward

LB | Miami Dolphins

Signed off the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad and to the Dolphins' active roster on September 29
Made Miami debut October 4 against Minnesota
On the field for 18 snaps, all on special teams

Daniel Jones

QB | Indianapolis Colts

Returned from 2025 season-ending injury to start all four games
Completed 84-of-132 passes (63.6%) for 754 yards and three touchdowns
Added 11 carries for 21 yards (1.91)
On the field for 256 total snaps, every offensive snap for the Colts this season

Jacob Monk

OG/C | Green Bay Packers

Taken part in the first three games of the season
On the field for 199 snaps, 186 on offense and 13 on special teams

Jordan Moore

WR | Cincinnati Bengals

Practice Squad

Eli Pancol

WR | Indianapolis Colts

Practice Squad

Brian Parker II

OG | Cincinnati Bengals

Reserve/Injured

Lucas Patrick

OG/C | Washington Commanders

Signed to the Washington active roster on September 16
Played one snap in Commanders' debut on September 20
Started in weeks three and four against Seattle and Indianapolis
Played all 64 offensive snaps versus Indianapolis on October 4
On the field for 135 snaps, 129 on offense and six on special teams

Made more impressive by the fact that C Lucas Patrick signed with the team only 11 days ago. https://t.co/PBv3eB4dcK
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 27, 2026

Chandler Rivers

CB | Baltimore Ravens

Made NFL debut in week two against New Orleans
Credited with nine tackles this season, eight solo
Booked 1.0 tackle for loss, versus the Saints in debut contest
Credited with a career-high five tackles, all solo, against Tennessee on October 4
Logged 1.0 TFL versus the Titans
On the field for 121 snaps, 85 on defense and 36 on special teams

Play recognition. Awareness. Instincts.

Chandler Rivers is a DUDE. pic.twitter.com/qma9NY5qrS
— Chris Cooper (@ChrisCooper_NFL) September 21, 2026

Chris Rumph II

DE | New Orleans Saints

Taken part in all four games and started the October 5 Monday Night Football clash versus Atlanta
Credited with two tackles, both assists
On the field for 104 snaps, seven on defense and 97 on special teams

Laken Tomlinson

OG | Green Bay Packers

Signed to the Green Bay active roster on September 28 off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad
Started in debut for Packers, playing all 60 offensive snaps in a 17-14 win against Tampa Bay
Added three special teams snaps for Green Bay

Pressure Allowed Vs. TB @PFF LT: Jordan Morgan: 3 LG: Laken Tomlinson: 0 C: Sean Rhyan: 1 RG: Travis Glover: 1 RT: Anthony Belton: 0
— Jacob Morley (@JacobMorley) October 5, 2026

Asked #Packers Laken Tomlinson on who's stood out of the younger guys on the O-Line. Good stuff.

"It's really all of them. Jager literally came up to me first day and started asking me questions. I'm available for any of the guys whatever they need and they see that."#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/bogNR4KePA
— Vince Lovergine (@Vince_Lovergine) September 30, 2026

Wesley Williams

DE | Jacksonville Jaguars

Has yet to make NFL debut