
Duke’s 6-4 redshirt sophomore WR brings size, speed, and upside
Paxon Kettering enters 2026 as a **67 OVR** Duke receiver with rare length for the position at **6-4**, plus plus-athlete traits like **87 speed** and **88 acceleration** in EA’s ratings, which point to vertical-stretch and matchup value rather than pure possession work[1]. Duke lists him as a redshirt sophomore and notes he did not see game action in 2024, so the main appeal is developmental upside and special-teams utility, not proven college production yet[5]. He looks like a fit for a team that wants a big-bodied, explosive receiver who can grow into a role if his route consistency and catch-game polish keep improving[1][5].





