Wake Forest Demon Deacons Depth Chart

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ACC2-0 (2026)#39 Recruiting14% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 3
    84
    Gio LopezRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    69
    Steele PizzellaRS FR
RB
  1. 4
    80
    Ty Clark IIIJR
    Starter
  2. 22
    62
    Deuce LawrenceFR
  3. 1
    62
    KD DanielsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 14
    81
    Antonio MeeksRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    67
    Jack FoleyRS FR
  3. 9
    64
    Chase TylerRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 8
    82
    Carlos HernandezSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 88
    69
    Bryce KaniaRS FR
  3. 38
    56
    Walker BrysonFR
WR-H
  1. 5
    78
    Kam ShanksRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 18
    77
    Drayden DickmannRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 20
    56
    Elijah OtienoFR
TE
  1. 85
    68
    Will LoerzelRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 84
    62
    Dominick BarryFR
  3. 12
    61
    Kamrean JohnsonSR/TR
LT
  1. 55
    75
    Tolu OlajideRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 67
    69
    Elliot DemaineRS FR
  3. 52
    63
    Uber AjongoRS JR
LG
  1. 65
    75
    Clinton RichardRS SO
    Starter
  2. 76
    62
    Fletcher TurkFR
C
  1. 70
    75
    Will WayRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    69
    John OhnegianRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 64
    83
    Ryan BergerRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    69
    Jack HinesRS SO
  3. 75
    63
    Derrell Johnson IIRS SR
RT
  1. 72
    75
    Aidan MartinRS FR
    Starter
  2. 73
    69
    George SteihRS JR

Next game kickoff time

Wake Forest Demon Deacons plays Miami at home on Fri, Sep 18. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachJake Dickertsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorRob Ezell
Defensive CoordinatorScottie Hazelton

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Miami · Fri, Sep 18 · 07:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Gio Lopez — starting quarterback for Wake ForestHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Wake Forest
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #59 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 1.6

    85%

    Roster talent: 54th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #39 national

    6%

    Returning production: 14%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    12 adds in two-deep · avg 76 OVR · top add: G. Lopez (QB, 84, from North Carolina)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach Wake ForestTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Wake Forest?

    Wake Forest Demon Deacons starting lineup

    Gio Lopez is the projected starting quarterback for Wake Forest as of September 18, 2026. Steele Pizzella is listed second.

    Wake Forest also projects Ty Clark III at running back, Antonio Meeks at wide receiver and Will Loerzel at tight end.

    The full Wake Forest Demon Deacons two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Gio Lopez · QBTy Clark III · RBAntonio Meeks · WR-XWill Loerzel · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Wake Forest's starting quarterback?
    Gio Lopez is the projected starting quarterback for Wake Forest as of September 18, 2026. Steele Pizzella is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Wake Forest?
    Ty Clark III is the projected starter at running back for Wake Forest, with Deuce Lawrence listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Wake Forest?
    Antonio Meeks is the projected starter at wide receiver for Wake Forest, with Jack Foley listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Wake Forest?
    Will Loerzel is the projected starter at tight end for Wake Forest, with Dominick Barry listed second.
    When was the Wake Forest Demon Deacons depth chart last updated?
    The Wake Forest Demon Deacons depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Wake Forest's record last season?
    Wake Forest Demon Deacons finished 9-4 (4-4 in ACC play).
    When does Wake Forest Demon Deacons play next?
    Wake Forest Demon Deacons plays Miami at home on Fri, Sep 18. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

    Full Wake Forest roster

    Every player on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Antonio Meeks, Jack Foley, Chase Tyler

    WR: Carlos Hernandez, Bryce Kania, Walker Bryson

    WR: Kam Shanks, Drayden Dickmann, Elijah Otieno

    LT: Tolu Olajide, Elliot Demaine, Uber Ajongo

    LG: Clinton Richard, Fletcher Turk

    C: Will Way, John Ohnegian

    RG: Ryan Berger, Jack Hines, Derrell Johnson II

    RT: Aidan Martin, George Steih

    TE: Will Loerzel, Dominick Barry, Kamrean Johnson, Landon Morris

    QB: Gio Lopez, Steele Pizzella

    RB: Ty Clark III, Deuce Lawrence, KD Daniels, Jamar Searcy

    Defense

    DE: Gabe Kirschke, Tyler Walton, Kerrington Lee

    NT: Zach Lohavichan, Matt Herron, Josiah Pratt, Sydir Mitchell

    DT: Dallas Afalava, Kadear Dembele, Lucas Smalls-Allen, Brandon Smiley

    DE: Langston Hardy, Camden Hardy, D.J. Johnson

    WLB: Frank Cusano, Deuce Dyce, Whittman Whaley

    MLB: Aiden Hall, Vincent Firenze, Buom Jock

    CB: Deuce Blades II, Somad Eaddy, Sascha Garcia

    SS: Davaughn Patterson, Myles Turpin

    FS: Rushaun Tongue, Micah Bright, Joshua Patterson

    CB: Ashaad Williams, Travon West, Freddie Gillens

    NB: Braylon Johnson, Zamari Stevenson, Koredell Bartley

    RES: Bernard Causey

    Special Teams

    PT: Ethan Hyams, Jack Ploszay

    PK: Connor Calvert, Caleb Carlson

    KO: Caleb Carlson, Connor Calvert

    LS: Wyatt Freeman, Eli Gilmour

    H: Ethan Hyams, Jack Ploszay

    PR: Carlos Hernandez, Kam Shanks, Drayden Dickmann

    KR: Koredell Bartley, Deuce Lawrence