Duke senior running back Jela Duncan will miss the remainder of his final season with a ruptured achilles.

“Certainly we are all heartbroken for Jela and his family,” Duke head coach David Cutcliffe said. “His passion, toughness and level of commitment have been exemplary, and everyone in our program has benefited from his presence. As one of six players to rush for two thousand-plus yards in the history of Duke University, Jela’s play on the field speaks for itself, but what he has meant to our program off the field is also extremely relevant. He’s a special young man who, with our support, I know will attack this next challenge.”

Duncan ran for 2025 yards in four seasons with the Blue Devils, averaging 5.4 yards per carry.

The Charlotte native ranks 6th all time in rushing yards at Duke. He's also 6th in yards per carry and 14th in touchdowns.