#87
Bariate Kara
Returning to Duke for 2026
Loganville, Ga. → Loganville Christian Academy
via goduke.com ↗Bariate Kara
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Manny Diaz
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Duke
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · Duke
Returning around him
- 3 Duke players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (19 in / 17 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Duke · Last season: 9-5 · Talent rank #58 · 2026 recruiting class #71
Background
2026: Returning defensive tackle … in one career game, has played three snaps. 2025: Experienced action in one game, against Elon in the season opener … defensive recipient of the program's Sonny Falcone Iron Duke Award, which is presented annually to the top developmental players in the weight r...
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