Wake Forest NFL Draft Picks
Draft pipelines, NFL destinations, and positional trends.
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Wake Forest NFL Draft pipeline
Draft results show how Wake Forest talent translates to the NFL by year, round, position, and pro destination. The filters help separate recent development from the full historical pipeline.
This view currently includes 16 draft picks across the current range and filters. Use the draft map to compare where college programs send players across the league.
NFL Draft Pipeline
Explore how Wake Forest talent translates to Sundays with adjustable timelines, charts, and breakdowns by round, position, and NFL destination.
Total Picks
16
2017 – 2026
First Rounders
0
No first-round picks
Best Pick
#54
Jessie Bates III • 2018
Position Spotlight
Cornerback
3 total picks
Draft Picks Over Time
Rounds Breakdown
Day three picks: 13 • Average round: 4.8
Position Distribution
Top NFL Destinations
Most common landing spots for Wake Forest alumni.
New England Patriots
2 picks
Minnesota Vikings
2 picks
Las Vegas Raiders
1 pick
Cincinnati Bengals
1 pick
Houston Texans
1 pick
Seattle Seahawks
1 pick
Draft Picks Detail
Showing 16 players that match your filters.
Karon Prunty Cornerback From Portsmouth, VA, USA | 2026 | Round 5 (Pick 31) | #171 | New England Patriots | — |
Demond Claiborne Running Back • 5'10" • 188 lbs From Aylett, VA, USA | 2026 | Round 6 (Pick 17) | #198 | Minnesota Vikings | Rank 133 • Grade 61 |
Malik Mustapha Safety • 5'10" • 197 lbs From Charlotte, NC, USA | 2024 | Round 4 (Pick 24) | #124 |  San Francisco 49ers | Rank 149 • Grade 60 |
Caelen Carson Cornerback • 6'0" • 199 lbs From Waldorf, MD, USA | 2024 | Round 5 (Pick 39) | #174 |  Dallas Cowboys | Rank 127 • Grade 66 |
Michael Jurgens Center From Damascus, MD, USA | 2024 | Round 7 (Pick 10) | #230 | Minnesota Vikings | — |
Kobie Turner Defensive Tackle • 6'2" • 288 lbs From Clifton, VA, USA | 2023 | Round 3 (Pick 26) | #89 |  Los Angeles Rams | Rank 168 • Grade 53 |
A.T. Perry Wide Receiver • 6'4" • 198 lbs From Lake Worth, FL, USA | 2023 | Round 6 (Pick 18) | #195 |  New Orleans Saints | Rank 107 • Grade 68 |
Zach Tom Offensive Guard • 6'4" • 304 lbs From Prairieville, LA, USA | 2022 | Round 4 (Pick 35) | #140 |  Green Bay Packers | Rank 128 • Grade 67 |
Ja'Sir Taylor Cornerback • 5'10" • 185 lbs From Asbury Park, NJ, USA | 2022 | Round 6 (Pick 36) | #214 |  Los Angeles Chargers | — |
Carlos Basham Jr. Defensive End • 6'3" • 274 lbs From Roanoke, VA, USA | 2021 | Round 2 (Pick 29) | #61 |  Buffalo Bills | Rank 43 • Grade 86 |
Justin Strnad Outside Linebacker • 6'3" • 238 lbs From Palm Harbor, FL, USA | 2020 | Round 5 (Pick 33) | #178 |  Denver Broncos | Rank 174 • Grade 54 |
Justin Herron Offensive Tackle • 6'4" • 308 lbs From Silver Spring, MD, USA | 2020 | Round 6 (Pick 16) | #195 | New England Patriots | Rank 288 • Grade 32 |
Phil Haynes Offensive Guard • 6'4" • 322 lbs From Raleigh, NC, USA | 2019 | Round 4 (Pick 22) | #124 | Seattle Seahawks | Rank 186 • Grade 58 |
Jessie Bates III Safety • 6'1" • 200 lbs From Fort Wayne, IN, USA | 2018 | Round 2 (Pick 22) | #54 | Cincinnati Bengals | Rank 53 • Grade 83 |
Duke Ejiofor Defensive End • 6'3" • 267 lbs From Houston, TX, USA | 2018 | Round 6 (Pick 3) | #177 | Houston Texans | Rank 170 • Grade 58 |
Marquel Lee Outside Linebacker • 6'3" • 240 lbs From Waldorf, MD, USA | 2017 | Round 5 (Pick 24) | #168 | Las Vegas Raiders | Rank 268 • Grade 39 |
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