Wake Forest University Coverage

Williams QB Dan Mahan de-commits from App State, offered by Wake Forest

Mahan's recruitment is now open after initially committing to the Mountaineers in November.

Joel Bryant

Hickory All-State WR Jamien Little commits to Wake Forest

It is the second in-state commitment for the Demon Deacons in the last week.

Joel Bryant

Providence Day 3-star Braxton Winston is Wake Forest's first in-state commit for 2025

Winston is a 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback.

Joel Bryant

Chambers sophomore Tarris Bouie picks up offer from Wake Forest

Bouie, a 6-foot-5 wing, averaged 14.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks this season for the Cougars.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

What makes them great: 'Big 4' recruits Drake Powell, Juke Harris, Isaiah Evans, and Paul McNeil Jr. are hometown heroes

Hometown Heroes: Richmond's Paul McNeil Jr., Salisbury's Juke Harris, North Mecklenburg's Isaiah Evans, Northwood's Drake Harris are all class 2024 top boys basketball recruits who play for their public schools.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

Every in-state football offer for North Carolina's class of 2027

Every offer that App State, Charlotte, Duke, ECU, NC State, UNC, and Wake Forest have made to class of 2026 players in N.C.

Joel Bryant

Every in-state football offer for North Carolina's class of 2026

Every offer that App State, Charlotte, Duke, ECU, NC State, UNC, and Wake Forest have made to class of 2026 players in N.C.

Joel Bryant

Building the Fence: Class of 2025 in-state football commits

HighSchoolOT's tracker for in-state college football commitments among players in the class of 2025.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Every in-state football offer for North Carolina's class of 2025

Every offer that App State, Charlotte, Duke, ECU, NC State, UNC, and Wake Forest have made to class of 2025 players in N.C.

Joel Bryant

Wake Forest gives Rolesville WR Jaedon Alford his first ACC offer

Wake Forest is the second in-state school to offer Alford after ECU did it last week.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Wake Forest picks up a pair of in-state signatures: Sam Neely, Jeremiah Melvin

Wide receiver Jeremiah Melvin of Cape Fear is the top-rated prospect in the Wake Forest signing class.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Weddington corner Sam Neely signs with Wake Forest

Weddington High School cornerback Sam Neely signed a national letter of intent with Wake Forest during an event at his high school.

Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson talks to media on signing day

Wake Forest head football coach Dave Clawson held a press conference on National Signing Day to discuss his 2024 recruiting class.

How the in-state commits for NC State, UNC, Wake Forest and Duke fared in Week 2

Here's how the in-state commits for the Big 4 in-state ACC football programs fared in Week 2 of the high school football season.

Kyle Morton, HighSchoolOT Sr. Editor

Building the Fence: Class of 2024 in-state football commits

HighSchoolOT's tracker for in-state college football commitments among players in the class of 2024.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Photoshoot: Meet Salisbury's Juke Harris

Juke Harris, a four-star Wake Forest basketball commit in the 2024 class poses for HighSchoolOT at Salisbury High School.

Cape Fear WR Jeremiah Melvin commits to Wake Forest

Cape Fear High School's big 6-foot-5, 185-pound wide receiver Jeremiah Melvin has announced his commitment to Wake Forest University. The rising senior also held offers from Furman, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Old Dominion. Melvin is also a basketball standout for the Colts, averaging 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounds as a junior.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Wake Forest EDGE commit Josh Harrison explains why he chose the Demon Deacons

Christ School class of 2024 edge rusher Josh Harrison spoke with HighSchoolOT a few weeks after his commitment to attend Wake Forest University about what stood out about the program and how he sees himself fitting. Harrison is still new to the game but has a lot of potential.

Andrews tackle Tyler West goes from 0 to 8 offers in span of 45 days

Andrews High School, one of the state's smallest, had a breakout 13-1 overall season in 2022. One of the big reasons behind the Wildcats' success last fall was junior offensive tackle Tyler West. The rising senior has a 6-foot-5, 275-pound frame. West picked up his first offer in March by way of Appalachian State University.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Weddington rising senior DB Sam Neely commits to Wake Forest

Weddington High School rising senior defensive back Sam Neely has announced his commitment to attend Wake Forest University. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound safety is the second in-state class of 2024 prospect to commit to the Demon Deacons.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Salisbury SG Juke Harris commits to Wake Forest

Salisbury High School shooting guard Juke Harris will continue playing college basketball in North Carolina.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Christ School 3-star edge rusher Josh Harrison commits to Wake Forest

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have their first in-state football commit in the class of 2024. Josh Harrison, a 3-star edge rusher at Christ School in Arden, North Carolina. The news of Harrison's commitment comes not too long after his teammate Khalil Conley pledged to UNC-Chapel Hill.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Watch these former NC high school football players in the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine

319 prospects were invited to participate in the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. 14 of them are from North Carolina (4.3%). We have a list and background info on each of the 14 former N.C. high school football players that made the cut.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Weddington junior DB Sam Neely offered by Wake Forest

Sam Neely, a junior defensive back at Weddington High School, has received a verbal scholarship offer from Wake Forest University. He was previously offered by the University of Rhode Island and Appalachian State University.

Joel Bryant, HSOT Sr. Football & Recruiting Editor

Wesley Grimes: Signing with Wake Forest is a blessing

Millbrook wide receiver Wesley Grimes discussed his signing day as he inked a letter of intent with Wake Forest University.