Rivals 4-star TE Parker Newman commits to Duke

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Sevierville (Tenn.) Sevier County four-star tight end Parker Newman announced his commitment to Duke on Friday.

He chose the Blue Devils over Tennessee, Penn State, Nebraska, Ohio State and a slew of other offers.

Newman is the No. 737 overall prospect and No. 37 TE in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 26 player in Tennessee.

Rivals ranks the 6-foot-4, 210-pounder higher than other recruiting services. He checks in as the No. 14 TE and No. 12 recruit in the Volunteer State, per the updated Rivals300 rankings.

As a junior for Sevier County, Newman had 78 catches and turned them into more than 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns. He’s also a linebacker at the prep level and racked up 117 total tackles, eight pass breakups and four interceptions.

Newman is commit No. 8 for Manny Diaz and Co. this cycle.

This story will be updated with more information.

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