Waleed Gaines brings freshman depth and DB size to Wofford
Waleed Gaines is a freshman defensive back for Wofford in the 2026 season, listed at 5-11, 180, and his profile suggests a developmental piece with college-ready size for the secondary[1][2][5]. The intriguing part is the projection: he gives Wofford a young, physical defensive-back option who can grow into snaps if he translates his speed, toughness, and practice consistency into game-day impact. With no meaningful college stat line yet, this is more a “watch the traits” evaluation than a box-score one—good fit for a team that likes to develop young defenders and let them earn it the hard way[5][7].
