2022 Football Roster

Jersey Number 84
Jackson Hensley
2021 (Freshman)
Saw action in four games including making his collegiate debut in the season-opening victory over Old Dominion...Recorded his first collegiate punt return for 23 yards vs. Norfolk St. (9/11)...Notched a season-best 20 snaps against Duke...Redshirted
2020 (Freshman)
Did not appear in a game.
High School
Helped the Panthers to a 14-0 record and the state championship ... Had 49 receptions, 809 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior … Rushed for 206 yards and one touchdown … Recorded 70 tackles as a safety with a fumble return for touchdown and two interceptions … Beat Paintsville 43-0 in Class 1A state title game … Was the top WR at the Nike Opening Regional and the No. 3 player over ... Scored a composite 120.09 ... Also competed in baseball and track … Played for Coach Chris McNamee … Finished his career with 76 carries, 816 yards, 13 touchdowns. 140 receptions, 2,484 yards, 34 touchdowns, three KOR touchdowns, 3 punt return scores, one pick six, one fumble return score and one passing touchdown … Competed in 100m, triple jump and hurdles in track and played centerfield in baseball ... 2018: Played in the Class A State championship game at Kroger Stadium in 2018 and had four catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns ... As a junior, led the Panthers with 39 receptions for 829 yards and 16 touchdowns … Carried 15 times for 235 yards and two scores … Threw a 32-yard touchdown pass … On defense, collected 50 total tackles and an interception.
Personal
Son of Kelli and Jonathan Hensley … Born Dec. 30, 2001... Major is Undeclared.
Saw action in four games including making his collegiate debut in the season-opening victory over Old Dominion...Recorded his first collegiate punt return for 23 yards vs. Norfolk St. (9/11)...Notched a season-best 20 snaps against Duke...Redshirted
2020 (Freshman)
Did not appear in a game.
High School
Helped the Panthers to a 14-0 record and the state championship ... Had 49 receptions, 809 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior … Rushed for 206 yards and one touchdown … Recorded 70 tackles as a safety with a fumble return for touchdown and two interceptions … Beat Paintsville 43-0 in Class 1A state title game … Was the top WR at the Nike Opening Regional and the No. 3 player over ... Scored a composite 120.09 ... Also competed in baseball and track … Played for Coach Chris McNamee … Finished his career with 76 carries, 816 yards, 13 touchdowns. 140 receptions, 2,484 yards, 34 touchdowns, three KOR touchdowns, 3 punt return scores, one pick six, one fumble return score and one passing touchdown … Competed in 100m, triple jump and hurdles in track and played centerfield in baseball ... 2018: Played in the Class A State championship game at Kroger Stadium in 2018 and had four catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns ... As a junior, led the Panthers with 39 receptions for 829 yards and 16 touchdowns … Carried 15 times for 235 yards and two scores … Threw a 32-yard touchdown pass … On defense, collected 50 total tackles and an interception.
Personal
Son of Kelli and Jonathan Hensley … Born Dec. 30, 2001... Major is Undeclared.
Football Media Availability (9/30/25)
Tuesday, September 30
Wake Forest Football Coach Jake Dickert Weekly Press Conference
Tuesday, September 30
Coach Jake Dickert Press Conference (Sept. 29, 2025)
Monday, September 29
Sept. 27, 2025: Coach Jake Dickert Postgame Press Conference Following Game vs. Georgia Tech
Sunday, September 28