Pair of Deacs Get NFL Combine Invites

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons completed a notable 2025 season under head coach Jake Dickert, concluding with a 9–4 record and positioning themselves as a competitive force in the ACC. Key contributors to this success were team captains Demond Claiborne and Fa’alili Fa’amoe, both of whom recently participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl and are set to showcase their skills at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

Running back Demond Claiborne, entering his senior year with high expectations, delivered a strong performance with 907 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Claiborne achieved career highs of 193 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a single game against Western Carolina. His consistent performance earned him ACC Running Back of the Week honors twice and placed him among the top four in the conference for rushing yards and touchdowns. Claiborne's career totals place him fourth in rushing yards and fifth in rushing touchdowns in Wake Forest history. He is also the first player under coach Dickert to