DURHAM – Duke senior running back Mataeo Durant has been selected to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award, an honor presented to the top player in the country by the Maxwell Football Club.
The McCormick, S.C., native is charted as the starting running back for Duke after sharing snaps with former teammate Deon Jackson in 2020. Durant boasts 1,321 yards on 234 carries with nine scores in 32 career games. In addition, the senior has caught 28 passes for 224 yards with two touchdowns.