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Former Wake Forest Football Standout Warren Belin Passes Away
5/2/2026 11:44:00 AM | Football
Warren Belin, a four-year letterman for the Demon Deacons football program and a former assistant coach, was awarded the 2025 Pete Moffitt Courage Award.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest Athletics mourns the loss of former football standout Warren Belin, a Demon Deacon whose perseverance and spirit served as an inspiration for countless individuals.
In 2025, Belin was awarded the Pete Moffitt Courage Award, presented annually to a former Wake Forest student-athlete, coach, or administrator who has displayed exceptional courage in facing personal challenges, while continuing to embody the determination and resilience that define Wake Forest Athletics.
Belin courageously battled stage four pancreatic cancer in a fight marked by extraordinary resilience and grace that reflects the very values the Pete Moffitt Courage Award was created to honor. Belin became the 13th recipient of the distinguished award.
A 1990 Wake Forest graduate, Belin competed as a linebacker for the football program for four seasons, finishing his career with 236 tackles in 30 starts. Following his playing days, Belin transitioned to the coaching ranks in a career that spanned 30-plus years:
Warren Belin Coaching History
In 2025, Belin was awarded the Pete Moffitt Courage Award, presented annually to a former Wake Forest student-athlete, coach, or administrator who has displayed exceptional courage in facing personal challenges, while continuing to embody the determination and resilience that define Wake Forest Athletics.
Belin courageously battled stage four pancreatic cancer in a fight marked by extraordinary resilience and grace that reflects the very values the Pete Moffitt Courage Award was created to honor. Belin became the 13th recipient of the distinguished award.
A 1990 Wake Forest graduate, Belin competed as a linebacker for the football program for four seasons, finishing his career with 236 tackles in 30 starts. Following his playing days, Belin transitioned to the coaching ranks in a career that spanned 30-plus years:
Warren Belin Coaching History
- Howard
- Linebackers Coach (2021-24)
- Vanderbilt
- Linebackers Coach (2019)
- Wake Forest
- Linebackers Coach (2013-15)
- Director of Recruiting (2016)
- Carolina Panthers
- Linebackers Coach (2011-12)
- Georgia
- Linebackers Coach (2010)
- Vanderbilt
- Linebackers Coach (2002-09)
- Special Teams Coordinator (2006-07)
- SMU
- Linebackers Coach (1997-01)
- William & Mary
- Linebackers/Defensive Line Coach (1995-96)
- ETSU
- Linebackers Coach (1992)
- Cornell
- Linebackers Coach (1991, 1993-94)
- Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie ('93):
- "Warren Belin's determination, toughness and leadership extended from his days as a four-year letterwinner at Wake Forest to a transformational career in the coaching ranks including his alma mater. As he battled pancreatic cancer, we were honored to present him with the Pete Moffitt Courage Award this past November. Our hearts are with the entire Belin family."
- Football Head Coach Jake Dickert:
- "Warren Belin embodied the best qualities of Wake Forest University and our football program. He made an incredible impact on so many young lives through his years as a coach and showcased his strength and courage throughout his battle with pancreatic cancer. I speak for our entire program in mourning the passing of Warren Belin."
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