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1:12Ryan Wilson Loves This Pick… But Calls This One a HUGE Reach | 2026 NFL Draft
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0:202026 NFL Draft Grades: Ravens Select Chandler Rivers No. 162
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1:34Darian Mensah Takes Over at QB
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1:56QB Darian Mensah Awaits Court Hearing
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0:28BREAKING: Duke QB Darian Mensah Entering Transfer Portal
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1:27Isaiah Evans, Cameron Boozer Shine in Victory Over Florida State, Duke Improves to 13-1
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1:29Duke Takes Sun Bowl With Star QB Darian Mensah
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1:47Duke Beats Arizona State, But Not Without A Fight From Jeff Sims
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0:20Duke gets tricky in Sun Bowl: Blue Devils use misdirection for TD against Arizona State
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0:18Duke gets MOSS'D: Arizona State's Jalen Moss burns Blue Devils on long TD in Sun Bowl
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0:19Brown goes downtown: Duke strikes quickly against Arizona State with 69-yard TD pass in Sun Bowl
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1:42Sun Bowl Picks: Arizona State Vs. Duke
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1:38How Could Duke's Exclusion Impact The Future Of The CFP?
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1:54ACC Poised To Be Left Out Of College Football Playoff
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1:30Manny Diaz Sounds Off After Duke's Win Over Virginia
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1:41Does Duke Jump Ahead Of JMU In The CFP Rankings?
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1:10Luke Mergott's 1st Career INT Ends It In Overtime
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1:58What Did We Just Witness?
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0:56Does Duke Have Any Shot At College Football Playoff?
Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Maxwell Hairston
Summary
Chandler Rivers plays bigger than his measurements. Whether aligned outside or in the slot, he excels at reading the quarterback’s eyes and jumping routes for pass breakups and INTs. A fearless tackler who supports the run like a linebacker, Rivers pairs elite instincts with a physical edge that can disrupt an offense’s rhythm.
About
- Career: Two-time All-ACC (first team 2024, second team 2025)
- Career: 223 tackles, 16.0 TFL, 29 PD, 7 INT, 3 FF
Strengths
- Elite instincts in zone coverage to read and bait quarterbacks.
- Physical, reliable wrap-up tackler against the run.
- Versatile playmaker who can blitz and line up inside or outside.
Weaknesses
- Undersized frame for the position.
- Overaggressiveness can be exploited by double moves and pump fakes.
- Downfield physicality can draw penalties.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.40 seconds
- Vertical jump: 39 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 10 inches
Top Chandler Rivers News
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Ravens' Chandler Rivers: Heads to Baltimore
The Ravens selected Rivers in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 162nd overall.
Rivers was a steady starter for Duke from 2023 to 2025, and he was named to the All-ACC Second-Team in his senior year after posting 59 total tackles, one forced fumble and 10 pass defenses (two interceptions) across 13 games. He primarily played on the outside but also saw some work at the nickel corner, the latter of which could be his position as he enters the NFL. Rivers' 5-foot-9 frame is a little underwhelming and might limit his effectiveness as a run stopper, but his speed and fluidity made him difficult for opposing receivers to shake off. Rivers will compete with the likes of Marlon Humphrey, T.J. Tampa and Chidobe Awuzie for a consistent role and snaps in the Ravens secondary.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-10, 185 lbs |
| Birthplace: Beaumont, TX |
| Age: 22 |
| Class: Senior |