DaShawn Stone

DaShawn Stone is a college football safety for Duke, listed at 6-foot-3 (75 inches) and 200 pounds, wearing jersey No. 8. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, Stone entered the FBS level as a defensive back and has been used in a rotational role that expanded into starting opportunities. In the 2025 regular season, Stone played 11 games and made 4 starts. His DaShawn Stone stats show 83 combined tackles, including 45 solo tackles and 38 assists, along with 2 interceptions and 2 passes defended. He also recorded 1 forced fumble and added 3 special teams tackles. Stone was charged with 2 penalties for 19 yards. In coverage production, he logged 2 interception returns with 0 return yards and a longest return of 0, indicating his picks ended without a runback. As a tackler, he registered 0.0 sacks and 0.0 tackles for loss (2.0 TFL yards credited). This DaShawn Stone NCAAF profile reflects a 2025 season defined by high tackle volume for a defensive safety and situational impact plays through takeaways.