Duke RBs Jaquez Moore, Jordan Waters to transfer

Duke running backs Jaquez Moore and Jordan Waters are the latest players entering the transfer portal after head coach Mike Elko's departure to Texas A&M.

Moore announced his intentions on social media on Wednesday. Waters' departure was reported by 247 Sports.

Waters led the Blue Devils with 753 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns and Moore ranked second with 601 yards and six scores.

Starting quarterback Riley Leonard announced he was leaving Duke (7-5, 4-4 ACC) and entering the transfer portal on Nov. 29.

"After much prayer and consideration, I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal with 1 year of eligibility left," Moore posted on X. "... I am ecstatic to embark on this journey as I step in to new beginnings."

Waters accumulated 1,929 yards from scrimmage with 24 touchdowns at Duke from 2019-23. Moore gained 1,266 yards from scrimmage with 11 scores from 2021-23.