Wake Forest’s disruptive edge presence and Canadian draft riser
Gatkuoth was one of Wake Forest’s most productive defenders in 2025, finishing with 39 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, and 21 quarterback hurries, which points to a consistent backfield disruptor rather than a pure stat collector.[4][15][16] He also earned finalist recognition for the Jon Cornish Trophy, underscoring his standing as one of the top Canadian players in college football.[4][12][15] The differentiator is his pressure production and versatility: he can win off the edge, force turnovers, and was productive across both his Colorado State and Wake Forest stops.[2][9]
