University of Delaware Athletics
Football Adds WR Transfer Kyre Duplessis
5/7/2025 6:21:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football program signed Kyre Duplessis, head coach Ryan Carty announced Wednesday. Duplessis joins the Blue Hens after spending the previous five years at Coastal Carolina.
In his time with the Chanticleers, Duplessis appeared in 39 games, primarily on special teams. His best receiving season came in 2023, when he made 16 receptions for 242 yards and a touchdown across 13 games.
While at Coastal Carolina, he was on the team that won a Sun Belt Championship and went to its first bowl game in school history, the Cure Bowl, in 2020. The Chanticleers won the Cure Bowl in 2021, their first bowl win in program history, as well as the Hawaii Bowl in 2023.
Duplessis, a Woodbridge, Va. native, graduated from Woodbridge High School in 2020. The 5-10 wide receiver made a name for himself on special teams, dating back to his days in high school. He was named All-Met for special teams his senior season, while also being named First Team All-District as a punt returner. In addition as a senior, he earned Second Team All-District honors as a wide receiver.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets for Delaware's inaugural 2025 campaign at the FBS level are now on sale. Fans who purchase season tickets can save up to 27-percent compared to single-game tickets. The Blue Hens will host six games at Delaware Stadium, and season ticket holders will have first access to upgrade their seats or parking, as well as purchase additional tickets for home and away games - including UD's matchups at Colorado (Sep. 6) and Wake Forest (Nov. 22). Partial plans and select individual game tickets will be available later this spring.
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In his time with the Chanticleers, Duplessis appeared in 39 games, primarily on special teams. His best receiving season came in 2023, when he made 16 receptions for 242 yards and a touchdown across 13 games.
While at Coastal Carolina, he was on the team that won a Sun Belt Championship and went to its first bowl game in school history, the Cure Bowl, in 2020. The Chanticleers won the Cure Bowl in 2021, their first bowl win in program history, as well as the Hawaii Bowl in 2023.
Duplessis, a Woodbridge, Va. native, graduated from Woodbridge High School in 2020. The 5-10 wide receiver made a name for himself on special teams, dating back to his days in high school. He was named All-Met for special teams his senior season, while also being named First Team All-District as a punt returner. In addition as a senior, he earned Second Team All-District honors as a wide receiver.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season tickets for Delaware's inaugural 2025 campaign at the FBS level are now on sale. Fans who purchase season tickets can save up to 27-percent compared to single-game tickets. The Blue Hens will host six games at Delaware Stadium, and season ticket holders will have first access to upgrade their seats or parking, as well as purchase additional tickets for home and away games - including UD's matchups at Colorado (Sep. 6) and Wake Forest (Nov. 22). Partial plans and select individual game tickets will be available later this spring.
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For the latest on Delaware football, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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