#52
Jake Fitzgerald
Returning to Duke for 2026
La Canada, Calif. → Cathedral
via goduke.com ↗Jake Fitzgerald
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Long snapper · 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: Graduate transfer long snapper from Sam Houston State who spent the 2025 season with the Bearkats after three seasons (2022-23-24) at Merrimack ... has experienced action in one game, aiding in Sam Houston State’s three PAT conversions and three punt snaps against Jacksonville State in 2025...
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