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After three years of incredible success at Durham, the next step in Peter Stroud’s illustrious career is in the Pro ranks.

After finishing runner-up in Friday night’s MAC Harman Trophy voting (the award goes to the top college football player), the junior midfielder waived his remaining NCAA eligibility via Instagram on Saturday. announced that he would pursue a career in professional football.

Stroud left Duke as one of the best and most decorated midfielders of all time, became the first player in conference history to win two consecutive ACC Midfielder of the Year awards, made two consecutive All-ACC First Team appearances, and was named All-American. Qualified for the South Region twice in a row. Commendation for the first team. He was also named to the All-American First Team for 2022 and was the #1 player in TopDrawer’s preseason and midseason rankings.

In three years as a Blue Devil, Stroud has six goals and 12 assists, has started all but one game against head coach John Kerr, and Duke has qualified for the ACC Tournament Finals and NCAA Tournament sweet spot in 2021. He advanced to the Sixteens and went undefeated in the regular season. In 2022 he is an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. Stroud was a key cog in revitalizing the Blue Devils from 4 wins in his freshman year to 14 wins in his sophomore year and 13 wins in his junior year.

For Duke, Stroud’s departure follows the graduation of goaltender Elliott Hamill, who was the second overall pick from Orlando City in the MLS SuperDraft in December, and leading scorer Shakur Mohammed, and will be a first-team starter this offseason. has been defeated for the third time.

It’s unclear which club will sign the versatile midfielder, but his tireless engine, effective pressing and pinpoint passing accuracy make him a standout for potential employers.