#88
Paxon Kettering
Returning to Duke for 2026
Fr. · Bend, Ore. → Summit
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Paxon Kettering
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Duke
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · 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 #3192
Peaked at #3192 this season.
Background
2026: Returning wide receiver … in one career game, has played seven snaps. 2025: Appeared in one game, at California ... did not record any statistics ... on the field for seven snaps. 2024: Did not see game action. PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons at Summit under coach Corban Hyatt … earne...