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Nick Morris Jr. named to Comeback Player of the Year Watch List

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:45 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Nick Morris Jr. named to Comeback Player of the Year Watch List
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Duke linebacker Nick Morris Jr. has been named to the 2026 Comeback Player of the Year Watch List after missing ten games last season due to a leg injury. Morris suffered the injury in the first half of Duke's victory over NC State on September 23, 2025. After extensive rehabilitation, he is set to return for the Blue Devils in their season opener against Tulane on September 5. Duke's defense struggled last year, finishing 121st in the FBS in total defense, making Morris's return crucial for improvement. In addition to the comeback recognition, he has also been included in the Panini Senior Bowl Top 300 and the Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1,000.

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  • •Morris missed the final ten games of the 2025 season.
  • •He suffered a leg injury against NC State in September 2025.
  • •Duke's defense ranked 121st in the FBS last season.
  • •Morris's return is crucial for Duke as they open against Tulane.
  • •He has also been named to multiple prestigious football lists.
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Duke linebacker Nick Morris Jr. has been named to the Comeback Player of the Year Watch List after missing the final 10 games last season.

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