Tarleton State University Athletics

Junior (2022):
Preseason All-WAC … Played in the last 10 games, recording two sacks, four tackles for loss, 13 total tackles and a pass breakup … Had his best game in the season finale, earning a sack, 1.5 TFL and three tackles.
 
Sophomore (2021):
Second Team All-WAC … Phil Steele FCS All-WAC Third Team … Academic All-WAC … Started all 11 games in his first year at Tarleton, recording 32 total tackles (17 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries … Had the tied-fifth most sacks on the team and the tied-sixth most quarterback hurries … Had his best game in the season opener at Stephen F. Austin on Sept. 4, earning 10 total tackles (five solo) and 1.5 sacks … Had two games with 5+ tackles, the other vs. New Mexico Highlands on Sept. 25.
 
Independence Community College:
Played in six games in 2020, recording a sack and eight tackles (three solo) … Earned his first career sack against Dodge City CC on May 9 … Played two games in 2019.
 
Jackson Liberty High School:
Was Defensive MVP for Jackson Liberty HS and Defensive MVP for Shore’s Best NJ Football Camp in 2016 … Played two years of varsity football.
 
Personal:
Is a 2017 graduate of Jackson Liberty HS in Jackson, New Jersey … Son of Heidi … Full name is Javier Marquise Duran … Nickname is Javi … Majoring in criminal justice … Born Jan. 10.