Program-Record 15 Demon Deacons Earn All-ACC Honors

GREENSBORO, N.C. - A program-record 15 Wake Forest football players earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors, as announced by the league office on Tuesday morning.

This marks the fifth consecutive season the Demon Deacons have had seven or more players make the All-ACC teams and the second time in the last three seasons the Deacs have set a new school record for All-ACC performers.

The Deacs 36 All-ACC honors over the last three seasons rank second in the ACC Atlantic, trailing just Clemson.

Additionally with Wake Forest's three first team selections in redshirt sophomore wide receiver A.T. Perry, redshirt junior offensive lineman Zach Tom and junior kicker Nick Sciba, Wake Forest has had at least one first team All-ACC player since 2015. The trio of Demon Deacons ties the most first team selections in the Dave Clawson era with the 2019 season.

In addition to the first team trio, redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman, redshirt junior Jaquarii Roberson, redshirt senior defensive lineman Miles Fox and redshirt senior defensive back Traveon Redd garnered second team honors.

Redshirt junior offensive lineman Sean Maginn was placed on the third team while redshirt senior tight end Brandon Chapman, redshirt junior offensive lineman Loic Ngassam Nya, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Michael Jurgens, redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd, redshirt senior linebacker Luke Masterson, senior defensive back Ja'Sir Taylor and freshman defensive back Caelen Carson all earned honorable mention recognition from the voters.

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A.T. Perry (Wide Receiver)

Perry's 13 touchdowns ranks second in the NCAA and ranks second in the ACC while Roberson's eight touchdowns rank 35th in the country and fourth in the ACC.

With two touchdown catches at Boston College, A.T. Perry now has 13 touchdown receptions this season, marking the most in program history. Additionally, Perry is just the fourth Demon Deacon to post double-digit receiving touchdowns in a single season.

1. A.T. Perry (2021) 13
2. Kenny Duckett (1980) 12
3. Sage Surratt (2019) 11
Ricky Proehl (1989) 11
5. Greg Dortch (2017) 9
Cam Serigne (2017) 9
Marlon Estes (1995) 9
Chris Givens (2011) 9
9. Jaquarii Roberson (2020) 8
Greg Dortch (2018) 8
Chris Givens (2009) 8
Ricky Proehl (1988) 8
Desmond Clark (1998) 8
Wayne Baumgardner (1979) 8
John Zeglinski (1975) 8
Jaquarii Roberson (2021) 8

Perry also is now second in school history with 1,112 receiving yards this season, becoming just the eighth wide receiver in school history to cross over the 1,000-yard barrier. Roberson also crossed the barrier for the first time in his career on Saturday at Boston College. It marks just the second time in program history Wake Forest has had multiple 1,000-yard receivers in the same season (2019):

1. Chris Givens (2011) 1,330
2. A.T. Perry (2021) 1,112
3. Greg Dortch (2018) 1.078
4. Ricky Proehl (1989) 1,053
5. Jaquarii Roberson (2021) 1,024
6. Kenneth Moore (2007) 1,011
7. Sage Surratt (2019) 1,001
Kendall Hinton (2019) 1,001
9. Wayne Baumgardner (1979) 1,000

With his last touchdown on Saturday, he also moved into the top 10 in career receiving touchdowns:

1. Ricky Proehl (1986-89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2. Todd Dixon (1990-93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3. Cam Serigne (2014-17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Red O'Quinn (1946-49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Chris Givens (2009-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. Desmond Clark (1995-98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7. Kenny Duckett (1978-81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8. Jaquarii Roberson (2017-Present) . . . . . . 17
8. Greg Dortch (2017-18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9. Jason Anderson (2001-04) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10. Sage Surratt (2018-19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10. A.T. Perry (2018-Present).............................15

Zach Tom (Left Tackle)

Tom, who was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy this year and won the Jim Tatum Award on , has appeared in 46 games, making 35 starts including all 34 over the last three seasons. According to Pro Football Focus, Tom is the only player in the country with a 90.0-plus pass blocking grade and a 75.0-plus run blocking rating.

Overall for the season, Tom helped Wake Forest's offense rank third in the country in scoring offense (42.9), while ranking ninth in total offense (483.6). Additionally, the Demon Deacons are on pace to smash the program scoring mark as the Deacs more than a touchdown better than their record-setting pace a season ago of 36.0 points per game.

In addition to scoring offense, the Deacs also rank top-25 in these offensive categories: Total offense (9th, 483.6 yd/game), Yards per Completion (9th, 14.67), 3rd Down Conv. Pct. (6th, 50%), Red Zone Offense (9th, 91.7%), Passing Offense (11th, 316 yd/game) and Team Passing Efficiency (23rd, 153.51).

Zach Tom was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for the first time of his career this past week as he anchored the Wake Forest offensive line that tallied 677 yards, the second-highest total in program history and the most in a Demon Deacon home game against Duke.

Overall, Tom helped Wake Forest's offense score 45 points and total 266 rushing yards, 411 passing yards and 29 first downs. The Demon Deacons averaged 6.3 yards per play in the run game. Individually, Tom tallied two knockdowns and did not allow a sack and pressure.

Heading into the 2021 season, Tom has played in 1,902 snaps and has given up just one sack while grading out at 92% overall and has only been called for three penalties.

The two-time ACC Academic Team honoree, ACC Postgraduate Scholarship recipient and Campbell Trophy Semifinalist was also placed on the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List, Phil Steele Preseason All-ACC First Team and Preseason Fourth Team All-American by Phil Steele prior to the year.

The ACC's leading returner in pass block efficiency was recognized this preseason as an All-American by Phil Steele. Tom was also placed on the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List, given to the best interior lineman in the country.

Nick Sciba (Kicker)

After a historic start to the season, Wake Forest junior kicker Nick Sciba was named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award for the third-straight season, making him one of just three members on the 2021 list to earn the honor three years in a row.

Additionally, the Clover, S.C. native was named a unanimous Midseason First Team All-American, earning first-team honors from Associated Press, CBS Sports, The Athletic, ESPN and 247Sports.

The two-time ACC specialist of the week connected on his first 12 field goals this season and made a then FBS-best 24-consecutive field goals, dating back to the 2020 season.

After connecting on a pair of field goal attempts against Boston College, Sciba owns a .895 career field goal percentage (77-of-86), which is tied for the second highest in NCAA history:

NCAA Career Field Goal Percentage (min. 50 attempts)

1. Brett Baer (2009-12) ULL 90.0

2. Nick Sciba (2018-present) WF 89.5

Alex Henery (2007-10) NEB 89.5

4. Roberto Aguayo (2013-15) FSU 88.5

5. Chris Manfredini (2003-07) TCU 87.7

Sciba, who broke the program record for career points in Week 4 at Virginia, increased his career point total to 418 with two field goals and five extra points.

All-Time ACC Scoring List

1 Travis Etienne 468 2017 2020 Clemson
2. Dustin Hopkins 466 2009 2012 Florida State
3. Ross Martin 430 2012 2015 Duke
4. Nick Sciba* 418 2018 2021 Wake Forest
5. Roberto Aguayo 405 2013 2015 Florida State
6. Chandler Catanzaro 404 2010 2013 Clemson
7. Michael Badgley 403 2014 2017 Miami
Joey Slye 403 2014 2017 Virginia Tech
8. Nick Novak* 393 2001 2004 Maryland

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Sam Hartman (Quarterback)

Hartman is in the midst of the greatest single season for a Demon Deacon signal caller while also eclipsing numerous career milestones along the way.

Sam Hartman finished Saturday's contest 20-for-32 for 236 passing yards and three passing touchdowns as well as a rushing touchdown. Over the past eight games, Hartman has thrown the ball for 3,020 yards, 28 touchdowns while completing his passes at a 51.7 clip.

He continues to inch closer to the all-time passing yardage list, becoming the fourth player in program history to throw for over 8,500 yards in his career and is 27th on the ACC all-time list passing Russell Wilson (NC State; 2008-11) this past weekend:

Career Passing Yardage List

1. Riley Skinner (2006-09) 9,762
2. Tanner Price (2010-13) 8,899
3. John Wolford (2014-17) 8,794
4. Sam Hartman (2018-present) 8,749
5. Brian Kuklick (1994-98) 8,017
6. Mike Elkins (1985-88) 7,304
7. Gary Schofield (1981-83) 7,205

His 3,711 passing yards this season are also a school record, breaking the program record this week at Clemson and added to it against Boston College on Saturday:

SEASON PASSING YARDS

1. Sam Hartman (2021) 3,711
2. John Wolford (2017) 3,192
3. Riley Skinner (2009) 3,160
4. Tanner Price (2011) 3,017
5. Jamie Newman (2019) 2,868

Hartman is also rising the ranks in ACC single season history, currently ranking 17th on the list and with potentially his seventh 300-plus yard passing performance of the season in the ACC Championship he could become just the 10th 4,000-yard passer in conference history:

ALL-TIME ACC SEASON PASSING YARDS

1 Deshaun Watson (2016) 4,593 Clemson

2 Matt Ryan (2007) 4,507 Boston College

3 Philip Rivers (2003) 4,491 NC State

4 Brennan Armstrong (2021) 4,444 Virginia

5 Chris Weinke (2000) 4,167 Florida State

6 Deshaun Watson (2015) 4,109 Clemson

7 Kenny Pickett (2021) 4,066 Pitt

8 Jameis Winston (2013) 4,057 Florida State

9 Mike Glennon (2012) 4,031 NC State

10 Ryan Finley (2018) 3,928 NC State

11 Jameis Winston (2014) 3,907 Florida State

12 Tajh Boyd (2012) 3,896 Clemson

13 Tajh Boyd (2013) 3,851 Clemson

14 Tajh Boyd (2011) 3,828 Clemson

15 Anthony Dilweg (1988) 3,824 Duke

16 Mitch Trubisky (2016) 3,748 North Carolina

17 Sam Hartman (2021) 3,711 Wake Forest

Hartman's first touchdown pass to A.T. Perry in the first quarter against NC State marked the 61st touchdown pass of his career. He added to his total with one touchdown pass on Saturday:

1. Sam Hartman (2018-Pres.), 67
2. Riley Skinner (2006-09), 60
3. John Wolford (2014-17), 59
4. Tanner Price (2010-13), 52
5. Gary Schofield (1981-83), 44
Brian Kulklick (1994-98), 44
7. Mike Elkins (1985-88), 43
8. Jay Venuto (1979-80), 37

Additionally, Hartman is now two touchdowns away from moving into the top 10 in career touchdown passes in ACC history:

1. Tajh Boyd, Clemson 2010-13, 107
2. Philip Rivers, NC State 2000-03, 95
3. Sam Howell, North Carolina 2019-present, 91
4. Deshaun Watson, Clemson 2014-16, 90
Trevor Lawrence, Clemson 2018-20, 90
6. Kenny Pickett, Pitt 2018-present, 79
Chris Weinke, Florida State 1997-00, 79
8. Russell Wilson, NC State 2008-10, 76
9. Jacory Harris, Miami 2008-11, 70
10. Brad Kaaya, Miami 2014-16, 69
Lamar Jackson, Louisville 2015-17, 69

He also added to his record setting single-season mark for touchdown passes on Saturday. He broke the record with his final touchdown pass against NC State:

SEASON PASSING TOUCHDOWNS

1. Sam Hartman (2021) 34
2. John Wolford (2017) 29
3. Riley Skinner (2009) 26
Jamie Newman (2019) 26

Jaquarii Roberson (Wide Receiver)

Roberson crossed the 1000-yard barrier for the first time in his career on Saturday at Boston College. It marks just the second time in program history Wake Forest has had multiple 1,000-yard receivers in the same season (2019):

1. Chris Givens (2011) 1,330
2. A.T. Perry (2021) 1,112
3. Greg Dortch (2018) 1.078
4. Ricky Proehl (1989) 1,053
5. Jaquarii Roberson (2021) 1,024
6. Kenneth Moore (2007) 1,011
7. Sage Surratt (2019) 1,001
Kendall Hinton (2019) 1,001
9. Wayne Baumgardner (1979) 1,000

He currently ranks 29th in the nation in receiving yards (1,024 total receiving yards) and 28th in the nation in receiving yards per game (85.3 receiving yards per game).

He ranks inside of the top seven in every receiving category in the conference including receptions, total receiving yards, touchdowns and receiving yards per game.

Named to the PFF National Team of the Week (Oct. 25, 2021)

Jaquarii Roberson reeled in 8 catches for 157 yards and three touchdowns to lead Wake Forest's receiving corps. Saturday's performance marked the third-multi touchdown game of Roberson's career, including his second game of three touchdowns (December 30, 2020 vs. Wisconsin Duke's Mayo Bowl) and his third-consecutive game of at least 100 yards.

To end the 2020 season, Roberson tallied over 100 yards in Wake Forest's final four games.

Against North Carolina, he recorded his 16th and 17th career touchdown reception which moved him into the top eight in program history in touchdown receptions, tying former teammate Greg Dortch:

1. Ricky Proehl (1986-89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2. Todd Dixon (1990-93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3. Cam Serigne (2014-17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Red O'Quinn (1946-49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Chris Givens (2009-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. Desmond Clark (1995-98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7. Kenny Duckett (1978-81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8. Jaquarii Roberson (2017-Present) . . . . . . 17
8. Greg Dortch (2017-18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9. Jason Anderson (2001-04) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10. Sage Surratt (2018-19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10. A.T. Perry (2018-Present).............................15

Miles Fox (Defensive Tackle)

Miles Fox, who was an All-ACC honoree a season ago and a team captain this fall, has 30 total tackles, six tackles-for-loss and three sacks during the season.

He has helped anchor a defense that has forced 27 turnovers on the season, which is the third most in the nation.

Traveon Redd (Safety)

Traveon Redd has forced five turnovers this season including three interceptions and two forced fumbles while also having three fumble recoveries. Redd co-leads the conference and ranks third in the country with three fumbles recovered this season.

He has helped anchor a defense that has forced 27 turnovers on the season, which is the third most in the nation.

Redd has a fumble recovery, forced fumble or interception in eight of 12 games this season including a six-game streak heading from Louisville to NC State.

vs. Louisville (forced fumble)
at Syracuse (fumble recovery)
at Army (interception)
vs. Duke (fumble recovery)
at North Carolina (fumble recovery)
vs. NC State (fumble recovery)

Redd was named the ACC Defensive Back of the Week twice this season (Oct. 4 & Oct. 25, 2021) after standout performances against Army and Louisville.

Against Army, Redd tallied an 83-yard interception return for a touchdown, the first of his career, that helped the Deacs secure the lead for good against Army. The touchdown was the seventh-longest interception return in program history. In addition to the game-changing interception, Redd tallied seven tackles.

Redd secured a team-high and career-best 11 tackles (eight solo) in the home win versus the Cardinals. He nearly doubled his season total, which entering Saturday stood at 12 total tackles through four games.

With 3:47 remaining in the game, Redd forced the first fumble of his career. Redd also is tied for the team lead in interceptions with two.

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Sean Maginn (Guard)

Maginn has played and started all 12 games this season, with 11 coming at guard and one at center for the Demon Deacons. According to Pro Football Focus, Maginn ranks ninth in the ACC in run blocking among all guards.

Overall for the season, Maginn helped Wake Forest's offense rank third in the country in scoring offense (42.9), while ranking ninth in total offense (483.6). Additionally, the Demon Deacons are on pace to smash the program scoring mark as the Deacs more than a touchdown better than their record-setting pace a season ago of 36.0 points per game.

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Brandon Chapman (Tight End)

Brandon Chapman earned a spot on the 2021 John Mackey Award Watch List and has started 11 games this season for the Demon Deacons. The senior has totaled eight catches for 66 yards and a touchdown this fall. Additionally, he has been a key run blocker for the Deacs historic office.

Overall for the season, Chapman helped Wake Forest's offense rank third in the country in scoring offense (42.9), while ranking ninth in total offense (483.6). Additionally, the Demon Deacons are on pace to smash the program scoring mark as the Deacs more than a touchdown better than their record-setting pace a season ago of 36.0 points per game.

Loic Ngassam Nya (Guard)

Nya has played and started all 12 games this season at guard on the offensive line for the Demon Deacons.

Overall for the season, Nya helped Wake Forest's offense rank third in the country in scoring offense (42.9), while ranking ninth in total offense (483.6). Additionally, the Demon Deacons are on pace to smash the program scoring mark as the Deacs more than a touchdown better than their record-setting pace a season ago of 36.0 points per game.

Michael Jurgens (Center)

Jurgens, who was on the Rimington Award Watch List during the preseason, has played and started in 11 games this season at center for the Demon Deacons. According to Pro Football Focus, Jurgens ranks as the No. 6 center in the ACC overall. Additionally, Wake Forest is 10-1 when he starts and undefeated in ACC games when he starts.

Overall for the season, Jurgens helped Wake Forest's offense rank third in the country in scoring offense (42.9), while ranking ninth in total offense (483.6). Additionally, the Demon Deacons are on pace to smash the program scoring mark as the Deacs more than a touchdown better than their record-setting pace a season ago of 36.0 points per game.

Rondell Bothroyd (Defensive End)

Rondell Bothroyd leads the Demon Deacons in tackles-for-loss (13.5) and sacks (7) and he has totaled 59 total tackles, the third most on the Demon Deacon defense. Additionally, he has recorded two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and blocked one kick.

His 14.5 TFLs this season is tied for second in the conference and his six sacks are tied for eighth in the league.

He has helped anchor a pass rush that has forced 27 turnovers on the season, which is good for the third most in the nation.

Luke Masterson (Linebacker)

Luke Masterson leads the Demon Deacons in tackles with 72 and he has totaled 11.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

Masterson's best game of the season came on the road at UVA when he led the Wake Forest defense with career-high two sacks.

He has helped anchor a pass rush that has forced 27 turnovers on the season, which is the third most in the country this season.

A two-year captain, Masterson has quarterbacked the defense this season to one of the best turnover margins in the Power-5 (plus-11) and ranks tied for 5th in the FBS in that category. In addition to turning the ball over, the Demon Deacon defense also saw themselves inside of the top-25 in a number of other categories: TFL/G (16th, 7.0), Turnovers Gained (3rd, 27) and Fumble Recovered (2nd, 14).

Ja'Sir Taylor (Cornerback)

Ja'Sir Taylor co-leads the conference and ranks third in the country with three fumbles recovered this season.

He has helped anchor a pass rush that has forced 27 turnovers on the season, which is the third most in the country. The Demon Deacons 13 interceptions this season rank third among all conference schools.

His 50 tackles this season ranks fifth among all Wake Forest defenders and his 37 solo tackles rank second on the team

Taylor is the first player in Wake Forest history to have a kick return touchdown and an interception in the same game. In addition to his success returning kickoffs, Taylor also grabbed the fifth interception of his career in the second quarter against the Monarchs.

Taylor became the first Wake Forest player to have a touchdown in his first career kickoff return, taking his only kick return of Wake Forest's 42-10 victory over Old Dominion 99 yards for the score.

Additionally, he was the first FBS player to have a kickoff return for a touchdown during the 2021 season. It was tied for the third longest play in Wake Forest history and is tied for the longest kickoff return in program history. He is just one of nine players in the country to have a kick return touchdown this season.

Caelen Carson (Cornerback)

Caelen Carson has helped anchor a pass rush that has forced 27 turnovers on the season, which is the third most in the country this season. The Demon Deacons 13 interceptions this season rank third among all conference schools.

Carson has tallied two of those interceptions ranking second on the team behind Traveon Redd, Additionally, he leads the team with seven pass breakups this season

His combined nine passes defended per game is tied for fifth in the conference and his average of 1.00 per game tied for the conference's lead.

Carson has tallied 31 tackles this season including 26 solo tackles, good for seventh on the team.

First-Team Offense

WR-A.T. Perry, Wake Forest

OL- Zach Tom, Wake Forest

First-Team Special Teams

K- Nick Sciba, Wake Forest

Second-Team Offense

QB- Sam Hartman, Wake Forest

WR- Jaquarii Roberson, Wake Forest

Second-Team Defense

DL- Miles Fox, Wake Forest

DB-Traveon Redd, Wake Forest

Third-Team Offense

OL- Sean Maginn, Wake Forest

Honorable Mention

TE - Brandon Chapman, Wake Forest

OL- Loic Ngassam Nya, Wake Forest

OL-Michael Jurgens, Wake Forest

DL-Rondell Bothroyd, Wake Forest

LB - Luke Masterson, Wake Forest

DB- Ja'Sir Taylor, Wake Forest

DB- Caelen Carson, Wake Forest

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Sam Hartman

Kendall Hinton

Michael Jurgens

Sean Maginn

Luke Masterson

Jamie Newman

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Nick Sciba

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