Dennis Godfrey

Height:
6-3
Weight:
315
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Sanford, NC
High School:
Lee County

2010 (Junior):
Led a relief campaign in April 2010 to provide food and clothing after his hometown of Sanford, N.C., was devastated by a tornado ... Started all 12 games at left tackle in earning his third letter ... Graded out at 73 percent for the season ... Recorded 24.5 knockdown blocks on the season ... Led the team with 6.5 knockdowns in the season opener vs. Presbyterian (Sept. 2) ... Had 584 offensive snaps, the fourth-highest total among offensive linemen. 2009 (Sophomore):
Played in each of the first six games before suffering a sprained knee against Maryland (Oct. 10) that kept him out of action through the Georgia Tech game (Nov. 7) ... Member of the punt coverage and field goal/PAT special teams ... Saw his most action on the offensive line against Elon ... Had one knockdown block against the Phoenix.

2008 (Redshirt Freshman):
Moved from defensive tackle to offensive guard during preseason camp in 2008 ... Received honorable mention on the preseason College Football News All-Redshirt Freshman Team at DT ... Underwent minor surgery to repair a knee and missed the final four games of the season ... Graded out at 86 percent for the season on the offensive line. 2007 (True Freshman):
Redshirted the season. High School:
Rated by Scout.com in 2005 as the 43rd-best tight end prospect in the nation and the 14th-best North Carolina prospect ... Participated in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and was an East Team captain ... Named to North Carolina Preps All-State team ... Selected to the Tri-7 All-Conference Team ... Led the Yellow Jackets to a district and sectional championship ... Made 27 receptions for 300 yards and a touchdown ... Also recorded 11 pancake blocks ... Was also a standout defender on the prep level ... Made 12 tackles for loss with three sacks, three forced fumbles and three blocked extra points ... A very athletic big man who averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in basketball ... Coached by Jody Stouffer ... A two-time all-conference basketball player ... Enrolled at Wake Forest in January, 2007. Personal:
Majoring in history with a minor in education ... Mother is Jackie Petty ... Born Nov. 10, 1987 ... Chose Wake Forest over Clemson, North Carolina, NC State, South Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech.