A five-year Duke receiver and return specialist whose 99-yard kickoff return still stands as the longest scoring play in program bowl history.
Sahmir Hagans spent five seasons at Duke building a resume as both a reliable slot receiver and one of the ACC's most dangerous return men. He signed with Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2026 draft, bringing a specialist's skill set that could carve out a special teams role.
Path to the league
A Philadelphia native who starred at St. Joseph's Prep, Hagans signed with Duke in the 2021 class and lettered five seasons for the Blue Devils. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent.
Career highlights
Over 57 career games at Duke, Hagans caught 152 passes for 1,586 yards and 14 touchdowns. He earned Second Team All-ACC honors as a return specialist in 2025, and his 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Ole Miss in the 2024 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl remains the longest scoring play in Duke bowl history.
2025 season recap
Hagans had his most productive receiving season in 2025, totaling 501 yards on an 11.7-yard-per-catch average with six touchdowns while also handling return duties. That dual role as a receiver and returner is the profile the Colts are hoping translates to a roster spot.
Sources
- ESPN: Sahmir Hagans
- Duke Athletics: Sahmir Hagans
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Duke
- Hometown
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
