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Cooper Barkate News: Leaving Duke

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on January 21, 2026 at 9:06pm

Barkate has announced his entry into the NCAA transfer portal, Steve Marik of Rivals.com reports.

Barkate will move on from Duke after logging a phenomenal season with the Blue Devils. The 6-foot-1 senior wideout was the top option in Duke's passing game this season, totaling 72 receptions for 1,106 yards and seven touchdowns across 14 games. Barkate is will assuredly draw looks from other power-five programs this offseason if he chooses to postpone his NFL aspirations for one more season at the collegiate level.

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