Duke football announced its four 2024 captains on Friday, led by new quarterback [autotag]Maalik Murphy[/autotag] and star wide receiver [autotag]Jordan Moore[/autotag].
Murphy, who spent the past two seasons with Texas before transferring to the Blue Devils this winter, recently beat out returning sophomore Grayson Loftis for the starting job. He started two games for the Longhorns last season, throwing for 477 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in the two victories.
Moore, who received some votes for ACC Preseason Player of the Year, led the Blue Devils in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns in 2023. Two years after he transitioned from quarterback to wideout, he’s expected to threaten Duke’s first 1,000-yard receiving season since 2014.
Offensive guard Justin Pickett and defensive tackle Aaron Hall were also named captains. Pickett has played in 23 games over the past two seasons, including seven starts in 2023. Hall, a Durham native, played in 13 games last season and set career highs with 26 total tackles and 1.5 sacks
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— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) August 23, 2024
Duke and its captains get the 2024 season underway against Elon on August 30.