Florida Pipeline to the Bluff: Duquesne Lands Several Sunshine State Commits

Duquesne continues to tap into Florida’s talent pool, securing multiple commitments from the Sunshine State as the Dukes prepare for the 2025 season.

The latest addition is Deshaun Harper, a linebacker from Palm Bay, FL. Harper, one of several Florida prospects heading to Pittsburgh, chose Duquesne after an impressive visit.

“The visit was great. I got to see a lot of the guys, and it showed me how hard this program truly works and competes,” Harper said. “The winning mindset everyone has here just makes you want to push yourself for the better, which was my reason for picking Duquesne!”

Harper joins a growing list of Florida commits, including Jeff Banks, a defensive back from Orlando, Devin Voltaire, a wide receiver from Fort Lauderdale, and AJ Forehand, a standout from Jacksonville.

The Dukes, who finished the 2024 season as NEC co-champions and ranked #25 nationally, narrowly missed the FCS playoffs. With an influx of talent from Florida, Duquesne appears poised to maintain its status as a top contender in the NEC heading into 2025.