Michael Dukes III
Michael Dukes III is a three-star recruit from Eastpointe, MI, out of Martin Luther King (No. 1,114 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Rutgers's 8 games this season.
Where Dukes comes from
- Eastpointe, MI
- Martin Luther King
- Martin Luther King is about 450 miles from SHI Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,114 in the 2026 class.
Where Dukes fits
Rutgers lists 8 running backs this season.
Rutgers running backs with a game this season
Rutgers is 2-6. Next: at Wisconsin, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Martin Luther King
Also from Eastpointe, MI
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Pass share
44.0%
221 pass / 281 run
Plays / game
62.8
8 games
Team sack rate
7.8%
255 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at running back for Rutgers -- now projected as a quality contributor in the backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Rutgers has produced 2 All-Conference running backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Kyle Monangai went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Joined Rutgers in 2026
- 2026 Rutgers SchianoYear 1 · Games –
- High school Martin Luther KingDetroit, MI · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,114 in the 2026 class. Signed with Rutgers.Also from Martin Luther King: Dante Moore (Oregon), Xavier Newsom (Auburn), Jaidon Windom (Cincinnati) and 5 more.
2026
- Signed with RutgersThree-star, out of Martin Luther King