Duke lands productive WR from Alabama
It is a massive win for Manny Diaz's program, he is the 16th player overall and the second wide receiver to join their 2026 recruiting class. He is also their second-highest ranked commit and a proven winner. He has helped Saraland High School go 27-2 over the past two seasons and reach back-to-back Alabama 6A championship games.
He switched to wide receiver ahead of his junior year and took off, catching 54 passes for 1,037 yards and 13 touchdowns in 12 games. The former running back also carried the ball 20 times for 183 yards and two more touchdowns. He was a successful running back as a sophomore, finishing with 561 yards and six touchdowns on 59 carries, an average of 9.5 yards per rush.
Duke can use that versatility when Spencer makes it to Durham to create good matchups for him in either the slot or backfield. Spencer is ranked as the No. 475 overall player and No. 76 wide receiver in the 247Sports composite rankings. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder is also the No. 19 player from Alabama.
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