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Read Article →Dru DeShields Stats
Quarterback · Kent State · From Beloit, OH
Dru DeShields is a college quarterback at Kent State. In college (2025–2026) he has 2,782 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Dru DeShields Passing Stats by Season
Dru DeShields Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Yds (no sacks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 183 | 3 | 26 | 218 |
| 2025 | 61 | 38 | 3 | 15 | 170 |
NCAA rushing includes sacks; "no sacks" uses the NFL definition.
Where He Ranks in 2026
- EPA per Dropback: +0.02, #104 of 125
- ACE per 100 Attempts: +1.4, #59 of 125
- NFL Passer Rating: 67.8, #121 of 125
- NCAA Passing Efficiency: 110.9, #120 of 125
- Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt: 4.48, #117 of 125
- Completion %: 58.3%, #101 of 125
- Passing Yards: 752, #105 of 332
- Passing Touchdowns: 3, #128 of 218
- Success Rate: 38.4%, #121 of 125
Top Connections in 2026
- Da'Realyst Clark: 19 of 28 for 237 yards, 1 TD
- Wayne Harris: 12 of 22 for 162 yards, 1 TD
- Ardell Banks: 7 of 16 for 167 yards, 0 TD
- Hunter Hopperton: 9 of 11 for 52 yards, 0 TD
- Brandon White: 6 of 10 for 15 yards, 1 TD
- Mason King: 5 of 8 for 33 yards, 0 TD
- Terik Mulder: 6 of 8 for 61 yards, 0 TD
Dru DeShields 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Cmp-Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at South Carolina | L 0-57 | 12-20 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 2 | vs wofford | W 36-15 | 16-25 | 248 | 1 | 2 |
| Week 3 | at Ohio State | L 3-59 | 6-15 | 35 | 0 | 1 |
| Week 4 | vs Ball State | W 26-13 | 16-26 | 189 | 2 | 0 |
| Week 5 | vs Ohio | L 10-13 | 20-35 | 217 | 0 | 2 |
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