Jaylen Stinson is Duke’s undersized, high-motor secondary spark plug
In the 2024 season, Jaylen Stinson delivered 67 tackles, 8 passes defended, and 1.5 sacks for Duke, while his career totals show 284 tackles and 1,553 kick-return yards with two touchdowns across 62 games. He stands out because he’s not just a safety—he’s a tone-setter, special-teams weapon, and proven playmaker who has been trusted since 2020, earning Honorable Mention All-ACC honors in 2021 and 2024 and the team’s Duke Tough Award in 2024. If you value versatility, urgency, and a fearless closer in space, he’s absolutely your kind of defender.
