DaShawn Stone senses more urgency from Duke secondary
Duke veteran safety DaShawn Stone is seeing more urgency from his fellow teammates in the secondary this fall.
Duke's secondary, led by returnee DaShawn Stone, is looking for more urgency moving forward. Last season, Duke's secondary was one of the weakest in the nation, ranking 134th out of 136 teams in passing defense, allowing 276.8 yards per game. Stone feels the atmosphere at Duke has changed this fall, with players supporting and teaching each other new techniques.
He noted that the secondary is growing together, with even new players asking questions about footwork and movement. Stone highlighted the importance of communication and urgency in their play, stating that the team needs to work on these aspects to improve their overall performance. Several new faces, such as Patrick Smith-Young, Kyon Loud, and Che Ojarikre, are expected to contribute to stabilizing the secondary in 2026.
Stone expressed that while the competition remains strong, there is a newfound sense of collaboration among the players, with everyone supporting and uplifting each other.
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