
High-upside Wake Forest QB built on poise, production, and big-game resilience
Wolford’s appeal is his ability to carry an offense in high-leverage moments: he produced a 499-yard, 6-touchdown comeback against Syracuse and finished 10th nationally in Total QBR in 2017, while also ranking among Wake Forest’s school leaders in completion percentage and pass efficiency.[1][2][3] He stands out for toughness, composure, and dual-threat playmaking, which makes him more than a stat line—though his injury history is a real evaluation point for any team weighing durability and consistency.[6][3]