#65
Kai Jacobowitz
Returning to Duke for 2026
Fr. · Carlsbad, Calif. → Carlsbad
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Kai Jacobowitz
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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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Duke
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · 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 #6810
Peaked at #6810 this season.
Background
2026: Returning offensive lineman. 2025: Did not experience game action. PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons at Carlsbad under head coach Thaddeus MacNeal ... rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com ... team captain as a senior ... during final campaign, did not su...