Duke’s hard-nosed, goal-line hammer with a proven big-game pulse
In Cedric Dargan’s Duke career, the calling card was straightforward: a physical runner who could punish defenses in short-yardage situations and show up in rivalry moments, including a two-touchdown outing vs. North Carolina in the 2003 season and a 114-yard game at Navy in the 2004 season.[2][9][10] He also led Duke in rushing yards and attempts in the 2004 season, but his senior year was cut short by a torn MCL against Navy, which is the biggest red flag in his profile.[1][3] If a team wants toughness, north-south power, and a back who could handle contact, he fits; if they need elite burst or a high-usage space weapon, probably not as much.[1][8]
