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ECU Jumps in the Race for Rivals Three-Star Running Back from S.C.

East Carolina has sent out several new offers over the last 24 hours including the latest to McCormick (SC) McCormick High standout athlete Mataeo Durant.

The Rivals.com 3-Star prospect stands 6-1, 190 and holds offers from Mississippi State, West Virginia, Wake Forest and nearby Presbyterian College.

Although he is listed as a running back, Durant has played at almost every spot on the field ranging from defensive end to linebacker and even quarterback in addition to running back. He is also a track athlete who competes in the 100, 200 and 4x1.

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The 6-1, 190 pounder Durant went off for 235 yards and six touchdowns in a single game against Calhoun Falls even as a sophomore. He rushed for 1,979 yards as a frosh and another 223 in return yardage.

He is the cousin of former four-star linebacker and Arizona State signee Davon Durant.

Durant is also receiving heavy interest from Mississippi State, Duke, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, California as well as Virginia.

We will have more on Durant and other East Carolina recruits as coverage of the class of 2018 continues here on PirateIllustrated.com.

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