Let us begin to get to know the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with some help from Edward Foster of Blogger So Dear.
Key Departures:
- WR Sage Surratt (opted out of season)
- QB Jamie Newman
- WR Kendall Hinton
- WR Scotty Washington
- LT Justin Herron & 2 other O-linemen
- LB Justin Strnad
- CB Essang Bassey
- CB Amari Henderson
Key Returnees:
- QB Sam Hartman
- DE Carlos “Boogie” Basham
- WR Donavon Greene
- K Nick Sciba
- S Nasir Greer
- RB Kenneth Walker
- LB Luke Masterson
- DE Jacorey Johns
- OL Zach Tom
- LB Ja’Cquez Williams
Key Additions:
- OL Terrance Davis (season-ending injury announced 9/8)
- WR Donald Stewart
- DL Miles Fox
- DB Caelen Carson
- WR Jahmal Banks
An overview of the 2020 Deacs:
The transfer of Jamie Newman—coupled with the opt-out of Sage Surratt and other uncertainties surrounding the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic—really dampens expectations for the season.