Manny Diaz and Duke football are on a roll in the transfer portal — and they’re not slowing down.
The Blue Devils landed another major offseason victory on the recruiting trail with the commitment of offensive lineman Nick Del Grande, one of the top remaining portal targets at his position. The move sends a clear message across the ACC: Duke is building something serious up front.
Del Grande arrived in the portal as a hot commodity, drawing interest from multiple Power Five programs looking to shore up their offensive line. In the end, Diaz and his staff won the battle, adding a proven, versatile lineman who is expected to compete for an immediate role in Durham.
The commitment continues an impressive portal run for Diaz, who has made it clear that the trenches will be the foundation of Duke’s rebuild. Del Grande’s size, experience, and positional flexibility give the Blue Devils a massive boost in both depth and reliability along the offensive front.
This latest addition only adds to Duke’s growing momentum this offseason, as Diaz aggressively reloads the roster with players capable of making an instant impact. With Del Grande now in the fold, Duke’s offensive line suddenly looks deeper, tougher, and far more dangerous heading into the new season.
More moves could still be coming, but one thing is already clear — Manny Diaz and Duke are winning the transfer portal, and the rest of the ACC is officially on notice.
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