#28
Cole Denson
Returning to Duke for 2026
Fr. · Rye, N.Y. → Rye Country Day School
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Cole Denson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Duke
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Duke
Returning around him
- 18% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2353
Peaked at #2353 this season.
Background
2026: Returning running back … in two career games, has played eight snaps. 2025: Appeared in two games, at Syracuse and against Arizona State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl ... did not record any statistics ... one of the program's three D-Squad Players of the Year as a scout team member who com...