NFL Draft Watch: Wake Forest Demon Deacons

All Access Football NFL Draft Watch highlights the top prospects from the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, with 15 draft-eligible players on the 2026 NFL Draft, plus a look ahead at 2027 draft candidates.

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TOP WAKE FOREST DRAFT-ELIGIBLE PROSPECTS FOR 2026

Location: Winston-Salem, NC || Conference: ACC || Head Coach: Jake Dickert (1 years: 5-2; Overall: 28-22) || NFL Draft Picks Under Dickert: 0 || NFL First Round Picks under Dickert: 0 || Demon Deacons in NFL: 16

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons were shut out of the 2025 NFL Draft. It was the first time in ten years that they did not have a player selected during the draft. Much of that can be attributed to the head coaching change. After 11 seasons at the helm, Dave Clawson announced his resignation and in came Jake Dickert, as the roster transitioned. However, it should be stated that the previous year, Wake Forest had three players chosen in the 2024 NFL Draft, the most since 2012, when they had four players drafted.

The Class of 2025 is led by running back Demond Claiborne. The shifty runner has established himself as one of the premier prospects in the nation at his position. In addition, a handful of other Demon Deacons players stand a strong chance to hear their name called come April. Keep reading for our in-depth scouting report on Claiborne, along with the full list of top Wake Forest prospects, including 15 draft-eligible players, plus five players to keep an eye on for the 2027 NFL Draft and beyond, in addition to our Global Prospect Tracker, which keeps tabs on international players.

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PLAYER GRADE KEY: DAY 1 = ROUND 1 || DAY 2 = ROUND 2-3 || DAY 3 = ROUND 4-7 || HPFA = HIGH PRIORITY FREE AGENT || PFA = PRIORITY FREE AGENT || FA = FREE AGENT (TRYOUT)