A Boost for the Blue Devils
Duke’s head coach Manny Diaz secured the 13th verbal commitment of the 2027 recruiting cycle, landing running back Javarris Warner, a three‑star prospect from Troup County High School in Georgia.
Warner measures 5‑foot‑10 and 190 pounds, maintains a 4.0 GPA and holds the 49th spot among running backs in the 2027 class according to ESPN, while Rivals places him at No. 798 overall.
He originally pledged to Cincinnati in April but reopened his recruitment, ultimately deciding on Duke over LSU, South Carolina and Stanford, citing the school’s academic reputation and the chance to follow in the footsteps of freshman All‑American Nate Sheppard.
The commitment lifts Duke’s 2027 class to No. 34 nationally, adding to a group that already includes four‑star tight end Parker Newman and several other three‑star recruits, with six new members joining in the past week.
Beyond recruiting, the Blue Devils captured their first ACC title since 1989 and earned a Sun Bowl victory over Arizona State during the 2025 season, underscoring a period of growth for the program.