Duke football is looking to remain relevant this upcoming season despite losing key players to the transfer portal and the NFL Draft following their ACC Championship run that saw them win nine games and the Sun Bowl. Head coach Manny Diaz has a good grip on what this roster could be capable of as fall camp remains just over two months away. Nov 29, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the fourth quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images | Zachary Taft-Imagn Images Many eyes are focused on Diaz and his star running back, Nate Sheppard, who was a key piece to the Blue Devils' acquisition of the ACC title. Returning for his sophomore season, the pressure will be on Sheppard to keep the offense on schedule with a heavy workload on the way. However, starting tight end Jeremiah Hasley may just be the difference-maker who becomes the security blanket of Duke's offense.…