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Duke's Nate Sheppard Earns Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week Honor

Duke's Nate Sheppard Earns Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week Honor
World Sports · 03:55:08 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

Duke running back Nate Sheppard has been named the Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week, the award announced on Tuesday. The recognition highlights Sheppard's standout performance for the Blue Devils, though specific game details and statistics were not immediately provided in the initial announcement.

The Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation's top college running back, also issues weekly honors throughout the season. Sheppard's selection marks a significant individual achievement for the Duke program.

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