Jayvian Tanelus - 2025-26 - Football - Duke University

Jayvian Tanelus

Position:
Running Back
Height:
5-10
Weight:
195
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Naples, Fla.
High School:
Community School of Naples

Expected to enroll at Duke in January 2026
Lettered two seasons at the Community School of Naples under head coach Jonah Dubinski and two at Lely under head coaches Ben Hammer and J.J. Everage
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com
An honorable mention selection for the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year award in 2025
Helped the Community School of Naples to the first district title in school history in 2025
As a senior, registered more 2,000 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns
Ran for 228 yards and five touchdowns in the Seahawks’ Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 1A first round playoff win
Gained 243 ground yards in the school’s Region 3-1A semifinal game
During junior season, carried 169 times for 1,525 yards and 20 touchdowns while adding seven receptions for 84 yards
Earned Second Team All-Naples Daily News accolades after junior year
As a sophomore at Lely High School, rushed 76 times for 454 yards and six scores
In freshman season, carried 19 times for 82 yards
Earned two additional letters as a sprinter with the track & field program, qualifying for regionals in the 100 meters and 4x100-meter relay
Son of Charlene and Junior Tanelus
Cousin, Kendrick Raphael, is in his first year as a running back at Cal and has rushed for 853 yards and 12 touchdowns after spending two seasons (2023-24) at NC State
Cousin, Tupac Isme, lettered four seasons (2016-17-18-19) at Bethune-Cookman and ran for nearly 900 yards and seven touchdowns

Game Highlights: ACC Championship vs Virginia

Tuesday, December 09

Coach Diaz Media Availability: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Sunday, December 07

Manny Diaz and Darian Mensah: Postgame Press Conference

Sunday, December 07

Manny Diaz Joins ACC Huddle

Sunday, December 07

Members of the 2025 Duke football senior class hold their framed jerseys above their heads to cap the program's annual awards banquet.

Football Celebrates 2025 with Annual Team Awards

Sunday, December 14

A graphic showing Duke offensive lineman Brian Parker II as a Second Team All-America selection by the Walter Camp Foundation.

Parker II Adds Second All-America Honor

Friday, December 12

Duke linebacker Luke Mergott holds the ball and gets an ACC Championship hat placed upon his head following his game-ending interception versus No. 16 Virginia in the 2025 ACC Championship Game.

ACC Champions: Cinematic Recap

Thursday, December 11

Duke offensive tackle Brian Parker II, wearing a white helmet, white jersey and white pants, prepares to block a Clemson player during Duke's victory in Death Valley on November 1, 2025.

Parker II Earns All-America Honor

Wednesday, December 10