Lyrik Pettis
Lyrik Pettis is a three-star recruit from Shelby, NC, out of Crest (No. 731 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Duke's 8 games this season.
Where Pettis comes from
- Shelby, NC
- Crest
- About 150 miles from Wallace Wade Stadium
- Three-star, No. 731 in the 2026 class.
Where Pettis fits
Duke lists 17 defensive backs this season.
Duke defensive backs with a game this season
Duke is 6-2. Next: at NC State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Crest
Also from Shelby, NC
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Manny Diaz
Pass share
46.0%
243 pass / 285 run
Plays / game
66.0
8 games
Team sack rate
1.1%
266 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Duke -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Duke has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Chandler Rivers went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Joined Duke in 2026
- 2026 Duke DiazYear 1 · Games –
- High school CrestShelby, NC · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 731 in the 2026 class. Signed with Duke.
2026
- Signed with DukeThree-star, out of Crest