#ProDeacs Profiles: John Wolford
2/23/2021 9:01:00 AM | Football
The Rams quarterback made history in his second pro season.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - In his first season with the Los Angeles Rams, former Wake Forest quarterback John Wolford played primarily behind starter Jared Goff, and rose to the occasion when his number was called late in the season.
In week 17 of the 2020 NFL season, Wolford was promoted to starter ahead of the Rams' regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals.
In the contest, he threw for 231 yards and ran for an additional 56, helping Los Angeles to an 18-7 win.
He became the first NFL player in the Super Bowl era to throw for more than 200 yards and rush for over 50 in their debut.
The following week, Wolford was once again named the starter for the Rams' Wild Card Playoff matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. When he took the opening snap, he became the first Wake Forest quarterback to start in an NFL playoff game.
As a Demon Deacon, Wolford was responsible for a program record 78 touchdowns over his four-year career, as well as 3,192 passing yards and 39 total touchdowns as a senior.
He also holds the school record for single-season passing touchdowns and single-season total offense yards, both which came during his 2017 season campaign.
In week 17 of the 2020 NFL season, Wolford was promoted to starter ahead of the Rams' regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals.
In the contest, he threw for 231 yards and ran for an additional 56, helping Los Angeles to an 18-7 win.
He became the first NFL player in the Super Bowl era to throw for more than 200 yards and rush for over 50 in their debut.
First player (Super Bowl era) in NFL debut with:
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) January 4, 2021
💪 200-plus passing yards
💨 50-plus rushing yards pic.twitter.com/s6RfcHdq9o
The following week, Wolford was once again named the starter for the Rams' Wild Card Playoff matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. When he took the opening snap, he became the first Wake Forest quarterback to start in an NFL playoff game.
The first NFL playoff start for a Wake Forest quarterback in program history: pic.twitter.com/0AM4GNGIJX
— Wake Forest Football (@WakeFB) January 9, 2021
As a Demon Deacon, Wolford was responsible for a program record 78 touchdowns over his four-year career, as well as 3,192 passing yards and 39 total touchdowns as a senior.
He also holds the school record for single-season passing touchdowns and single-season total offense yards, both which came during his 2017 season campaign.
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