#98
Jaylen Carl
Returning to Duke for 2026
High Point, N.C. → Southwest Guilford
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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 end · 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 end … in one career game, has played one snap. 2025: Experienced action in one game, playing one snap against Elon. 2024: Did not see game action. PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three years at Southwest Guilford under coach Marlon White … as a senior, recorded 92 tackles, 23.0...
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