DaShawn Stone highlights urgency in Duke's secondary ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Duke veteran safety DaShawn Stone has noted an increased sense of urgency from teammates in the secondary during fall camp. After struggling with a ranking of 134th in FBS passing defense last year, the Blue Devils are focusing on communication and accountability. Stone emphasized a collaborative atmosphere among both returning players and newcomers, which he believes will enhance the performance of the unit. As the team prepares for upcoming games, the goal is to improve practices and drills to avoid previous mistakes.
- •Duke's secondary ranked 134th in FBS last year for passing defense.
- •New players include Patrick Smith-Young, Kyon Loud, and Che Ojarikre.
- •Stone emphasizes team bonding and collective improvement.
- •Fall camp features increased communication and accountability.
- •Stone highlights a clear standard for urgency in practices.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — 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.
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