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2018 Football Roster

Courtney Metzger
Courtney Metzger
Courtney Metzger
Courtney Metzger
Courtney Metzger
Jon Lambert

14 Jonathant Istache

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 180
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Belle Glade, Fla.
  • High School Glades Central

Biography

2018 HERO SPORTS THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICAN
2018 ALL-ECAC FIRST TEAM
2018 ALL-NEC FIRST TEAM
2017 ALL-NEC SECOND TEAM

As a Senior (2018) 
  • Appeared in all 13 games with 12 starts at cornerback for Duquesne
  • Closed out the season ranking second in FCS in passes defended (15 pass breakups, four interceptions)
  • Led NEC with four interceptions on the season
  • Added three fourced fumbles on the year
  • Recorded 45 tackles (33 solo) to go with a fumble recovery 
  • Had season-high six tackles (three solo) in NEC title-clinching 38-31 win at CCSU (11.17.18)
  • Registered an interception and returned it 23 yards in victory over the Blue Devils (11.17.18)
  • Recorded five solo tackles in 45-0 triumph over Lock Haven (9.1.18), vs Bryant (10.06.18)
  • Finished with five tackles and a fumble recovery in 31-26 victory over Dayton (9.15.18)
  • Had an interception in the end zone at Hawaii (9.22.18), the first pick off Rainbow Warrior quarterback Cole McDonald of the season to that point 
  • Tallied three pass breakups vs Robert Morris (10.13.18), at Saint Francis U (10.20.18) and in FCS Playoff game at Towson (11.24.18)
  • Returned two kicks for 38 yards including a 21-yard return in season opener at UMass (8.25.18)
As a Junior (2017)
  • Played in all 11 games with 10 starts at cornerback for the Dukes 
  • Finished sixth on the team with 38 tackles on the season including 29 solo stops and one tackle for loss
  • Added a team-high 11 pass breakups, one interception, a pair of forced fumbles and a fumble recovery
  • Had a career-high seven tackles (all solo) to go with a forced fumble and two pass breakups in 37-0 win over Wagner (10.7.17) 
  • Posted his second interception of his career in the triumph over the Seahawks (10.7.17) 
  • Recovered a fumble and returned it 40 yards which led to a Duquesne touchdown in a 24-7 victory over St. Francis U (10.21.17) 
  • Forced a fumble and also matched a career high with seven tackles (six
    solo) vs. the Red Flash (10.21.17) 
  • Tied for second in the NEC with 1.09 passes defended per game
As a Sophomore (2016)
  • Started 10 games at cornerback for Duquesne
  • Registered 21 tackles (17 solo) on the season
  • Had one interception on the year at Saint Francis, returned it for 26 yards which set up an A.J. Hines touchdown run for the Dukes
  • His 26-yard interception return was a season-long for DU
  • Recorded a career-high five tackles (all unassisted) vs. Bryant
  • Finished with a pass breakup at Central Connecticut in the season finale
As a Freshman (2015)
  • Played in the final eight contests of the season for the Dukes as a true freshman
  • Made his collegiate debut in a win over CCSU, where he had a kickoff return of 22 yards
  • Had his lone tackle of the season at Bryant
Before Duquesne
  • First Team Sun Sentinel All-County honoree
  • Had 43 tackles and four interceptions, including one ran back for a touchdown
  • Added 432 yards rushing and seven rushing touchdowns
  • His Glades Central team went 9-3 and was district champions
  • Coached by Rick Casko
Personal
  • Major: marketing
  • Date of birth: 9/7/96

Statistics

Season:
2018

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 14

    2015Freshman

    DB
    5'9" 169 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2016Sophomore

    DB
    5'10" 173 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2017Junior

    DB
    5'10" 180 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2018Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    14

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