Wake Forest Athletics
2026 Football Roster

AJ Marks
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Detriot, MI
- High School:
- IMG Academy
High School
A four-star prospect, Marks is ranked as the No. 38 player in Florida according to 247 Sports… Recorded four interceptions, two pick-sixes, 33 tackles, six TFLs, eleven pass breakups, two sacks and two kick return touchdowns in just nine games as a senior… Named IMG National Team Defensive Player of the Year in 2024 and 2025… Recorded 38 tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions as a junior…Transferred to IMG Academy after his freshman season, where he blossomed after playing just two games as a sophomore… A versatile player who has played at corner, nickel, free safety and returner throughout his high school career… Led IMG to a strong 17-2 record in games he’s played in, including a perfect 9-0 season his senior year… Named to his all-region team as a freshman before transferring.
Personal
Son of Alton and Cherylee Marks… Born on September 5, 2007.
A four-star prospect, Marks is ranked as the No. 38 player in Florida according to 247 Sports… Recorded four interceptions, two pick-sixes, 33 tackles, six TFLs, eleven pass breakups, two sacks and two kick return touchdowns in just nine games as a senior… Named IMG National Team Defensive Player of the Year in 2024 and 2025… Recorded 38 tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions as a junior…Transferred to IMG Academy after his freshman season, where he blossomed after playing just two games as a sophomore… A versatile player who has played at corner, nickel, free safety and returner throughout his high school career… Led IMG to a strong 17-2 record in games he’s played in, including a perfect 9-0 season his senior year… Named to his all-region team as a freshman before transferring.
Personal
Son of Alton and Cherylee Marks… Born on September 5, 2007.
Steve Forbes - Postgame Presser at Pitt
Wednesday, January 28
Steve Forbes - Postgame Presser at Duke
Saturday, January 24
Steve Forbes - Postgame Presser vs. SMU
Wednesday, January 21
Men's Basketball All-Access at Florida State
Monday, January 19



