Wake Forest LB Whittman Whaley is a high-upside, two-way athlete still carving out his defensive role
Whittman Whaley entered Wake Forest as ESPN’s No. 29 linebacker nationally and a standout two-way playmaker in Tennessee, but his college production is still just beginning: he did not play in 2024 and recorded 2 tackles in limited 2025 action. His appeal is the frame-and-range combo at 6-2, 222 pounds, plus proven instincts from a high school résumé that included 93 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and serious offensive explosiveness. He looks like a developmental fit for a program willing to bet on athletic upside and long-term special-teams/linebacker value.[3][1]
