The Duke defensive line dominated the Middle Tennessee offense on Saturday, and the future of the Blue Devils made their presence felt.
Preston Watson, a three-star defensive tackle from the Class of 2024, recorded his first career sack when he teamed with Kevin O’Connor to take down MTSU quarterback Nicholas Vattiato in the third quarter.
Watson, playing in his third straight game, also recorded his first two collegiate tackles against the Blue Raiders.
The 6-foot-1 Florida native was the No. 98 defensive tackle in his class, according to 247Sports, and the site ranked him as the fourth-best signee in Duke’s 2024 class.
With team captain Aaron Hall and Liberty transfer Kendy Charles dominating in the interior, combining for 19 total tackles and 7.5 TFLs through four games, but head coach [autotag]Manny Diaz[/autotag] wants to rotate in as many contributors as he can along the trenches. Whether his role expands as the season goes on or he becomes a force in 2025 and beyond, Saturday was an encouraging sign for the future.