Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) looks for a receiver during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C.
Robert Willett
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Raleigh
The Duke Blue Devils began their 2023 spring football practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C.
Head coach Mike Elko begins his second season leading the Blue Devils and hopes to improve upon his 9-4 record from 2022.
Veteran quarterback Riley Leonard and defensive tackle DeWayne Carter return for another season with the Blue Devils, who will open play on September 4, 2023 hosting Clemson at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Duke quarterbacks Grayson Loftis (12), left, and Riley Leonard (13) listen to head coach Mike Elko during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke associate head coach Trooper Taylor talks with head coach Mike Elko during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke linebackers Tre Freeman (12) and Cam Dillon (35) run through a drills with his teammates during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke defensive coordinator Tyler Santucci talks with head coach Mike Elko during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke wide receiver Sahmir Hagans (85) runs sprints with teammates during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Elko talks with offensive coordinator Kevin Johns during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) works out during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) looks for a receiver during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke quarterback Grayson Loftis (12) looks for a receiver during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke offensive coordinator Kevin Johns works with players during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke tight end Nicky Dalmolin (81) runs through a drill during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke tight end Nicky Dalmolin (81) runs through a drill during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke linebacker (18) Jeremiah Hasley runs through a drill during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (90) talks with defensive line coach Jess Simpson during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Brandon Johnson (3) runs through a drill during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke tight end Cade Anders (16) pulls in a pass during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke tight end Vance Bolyard (80) pulls in a pass during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke running back Jordan Waters (7) carries the ball during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke offensive coordinator Kevin Johns watches quarterback Henry Belin IV (3) takes a snap during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke running back Jaquez Moore (9) carries the ball during the Blue Devils’ spring practice on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published March 24, 2023, 2:00 PM.
