<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1ECfPc_0t4sYa7N00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1ECfPc_0t4sYa7N00" width="1024" height="536" >Duke Football continues its methodical roster reload during <a href="https://247sports.com/season/2024-football/transferportal/">transfer portal</a> season, as the Blue Devils added a veteran piece on Wednesday in former Rice Defensive Back <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Treshon-Devones-46040587">Tre'Shon Devones</a>. The 6'0", 187 pound fourth year junior departed from <a href="https://247sports.com/college/rice/">Rice</a> after an illustrious career that included placement on the Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll for all three of his non-redshirt seasons. This past season, he registered 37 tackles (30 solo), 10 pass breakups, and two interceptions. Devones was the highest rated Owls defensive starter by PFF (77.1) and also led the defensive backs with a 79.8 coverage grade.After his commitment, Devones spoke to TheDevilsDen.com about what put Duke over the top."Just one being you can't really pass up on the ability to play under coach <a href="https://247sports.com/coach/Manny-Diaz-295">Manny Diaz</a>, and two just how they have always made me feel wanted and needed. Duke really has something special brewing up and I'm truly blessed to be a part of it! Let's go!"Devones was a walk-on in 2019 who earned his way to both a scholarship and starter status as a true freshman, before suffering some medical challenges. He played in just three games in 2020 after sustaining an injury. He then sat out the entire 2021 season and only returned full-time to the Owls' lineup in November 2022.Devones excelled against <a href="https://247sports.com/college/texas/">Texas</a> to open the 2023 season — holding a talented group of Longhorn WRs to just 19 yards on two catches — and didn't slow down from there."I know I was blessed to be able to play," <a href="https://247sports.com/college/duke/article/rice-transfer-cb-treshon-devones-on-his-winding-career-path-busy-portal-process-230665709/">Devones told</a> <a href="https://247sports.com/college/duke/article/rice-transfer-cb-treshon-devones-on-his-winding-career-path-busy-portal-process-230665709/">247Sports</a>. "It was just a matter of enhancing my IQ that I already had of the game and put my best foot forward."The Blue Devils' roster will look much different next year, as they've added double-digit <a href="https://247sports.com/college/duke/season/2024-football/transferportal/?institutionkey=24009">transfers</a> since <a href="https://247sports.com/Coach/manny-diaz-295/">Manny Diaz</a> became head coach in December. Devones is the first defensive back addition, but <a href="https://247sports.com/college/duke/">Duke</a> has also brought in offensive linemen <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/eric-schon-46146997/">Eric Schon</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/jack-purcell-46145335/">Jack Purcell</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/mike-barr-46146674/">Mike Barr</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/micah-sahakian-46094118/">Micah Sahakian</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/james-pogorelc-46083640/">James Pogorelc</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/zachary-franks-46049482/">Zachary Franks</a>, and <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/bruno-fina-46082210/">Bruno Fina</a>, defensive linemen <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/will-seiler-46048259/">Will Seiler</a> and <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/kendy-charles-46082141/">Kendy Charles</a>, quarterback <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/maalik-murphy-46079369/">Maalik Murphy</a>, wide receiver <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/javon-harvey-46056089/">Javon Harvey</a> and linebackers <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/ozzie-nicholas-46053919/">Ozzie Nicholas</a> and <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Alex-Howard-46051454">Alex Howard</a>.</div></body>

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Duke lands commitment from Rice DB transfer Tre'Shon Devones

Duke Football continues its methodical roster reload during transfer portal season, as the Blue Devils added a veteran piece on Wednesday in former Rice Defensive Back Tre'Shon Devones. The 6'0\", 187 pound fourth year junior departed from Rice after an illustrious career that included placement on the Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll for all three of his non-redshirt seasons. This past season, he registered 37 tackles (30 solo), 10 pass breakups, and two interceptions. Devones was the highest rated Owls defensive starter by PFF (77.1) and also led the defensive backs with a 79.8 coverage grade.

Duke Football continues its methodical roster reload during transfer portal season, as the Blue Devils added a veteran piece on Wednesday in former Rice Defensive Back Tre'Shon Devones. The 6'0", 187 pound fourth year junior departed from Rice after an illustrious career that included placement on the Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll for all three of his non-redshirt seasons. This past season, he registered 37 tackles (30 solo), 10 pass breakups, and two interceptions. Devones was the highest rated Owls defensive starter by PFF (77.1) and also led the defensive backs with a 79.8 coverage grade.

Duke lands commitment from Rice DB transfer Tre'Shon Devones

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