Peyton Jones

Peyton Jones is a junior running back for Duke and an active roster player wearing jersey No. 5. Listed at 5-foot-10 (70 inches) and 195 pounds, Jones is from Norfolk, Virginia, forming the core of his early life and background. In his 2025 regular-season action, Jones appeared in four games and did not make a start, reflecting a rotational role in the backfield and on special teams. His Peyton Jones stats for the season include 10 rushing attempts for 34 yards (3.4 yards per carry), with a long run of 8 yards. He scored one rushing touchdown, with a longest touchdown run of 5 yards, and recorded two rushing first downs. Jones logged six red-zone rushing attempts. As a receiver, he totaled three receptions for 23 yards on five targets, with a long catch of 13 yards and 23 yards after the catch, adding one receiving first down. Jones also contributed in the return game with four kick returns for 87 yards, averaging 21.75 yards per return, and a long return of 29 yards. This Peyton Jones NCAAF profile centers on his multi-phase usage as a running back, pass-game option, and kick returner during the 2025 season.