Duke’s Freshman DE with Track-Honed Power and 12 TFL High School Pedigree
Jaylen Carl, a 6'4", 255-lb freshman defensive end for Duke, brings elite differentiators: a track-and-field background in discus (125-7 effort) that fuels explosive lower-body power, and a high school résumé of 60 tackles with 12 TFLs and 2 sacks as a junior at Southwest Guilford. Though he played just one snap in 2025 against Elon, his intensity and multi-alignment experience up front make him a high-upside prospect. No reported injury history; his athletic versatility and raw strength suggest he’s a strong fit for teams needing a physical, developing DE with room to grow into a 2026 stat leader.
