Before the Blue Devils kick off their 2026 season, The Chronicle is breaking down each major position group on the Duke roster. The Blue Devils added North Texas’ Patrick Smith-Young at safety as well. As a senior in the 2025 season, Rivers tallied 59 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and two interceptions. The former has appeared in 24 career games, tallying 10 starts, 59 tackles, six tackles for loss and six pass breakups. Dark horse: Che OjarikreThe graduate student from Stanford will likely slot in as a nickelback for the Blue Devils this season.