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Sevier County Smoky Bears rising senior TE Parker Newman committed to play his collegiate football for the Duke Blue Devils, he announced in a recent social media post, after committing to the Blue Devils during his official visit just over a week ago. "My fun fact is I'm committing to Duke right now." Newman said during his introductory time while on campus in Raleigh, leaving the room in an celebratory mood with screams and cheers heard throughout the facility. Many may be