Wake Forest Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 26
Freddie Gillens
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 171
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Columbia, SC
- High School:
- Cardinal Newman
2025 (Freshman)
Appeared in three games for the Demon Deacons… Made his first career tackle in the win over Delaware (11/22).
High School
Coached by former Demon Deacon Cory Helms…As a senior, he tallied 33 tackles, seven pass breakups, one sack, one forced fumble and two receiving touchdowns…For his efforts in 2024, he earned All-State honors…During the 2023 season helped lead his team to a 9-3 record and state playoff semifinals…Finished junior year with 27 total tackles in 12 games played and earned First Team SCISA 4A All-State honors as he also tallied 12 PBUs, 3 interceptions, two kicks blocked, and returned a kick for a touchdown…Is also a three time triple jump state champion and SCISA state record holder at 46'4".
Personal
Son of Kesha Gillens…Born October 6, 2006.
Appeared in three games for the Demon Deacons… Made his first career tackle in the win over Delaware (11/22).
High School
Coached by former Demon Deacon Cory Helms…As a senior, he tallied 33 tackles, seven pass breakups, one sack, one forced fumble and two receiving touchdowns…For his efforts in 2024, he earned All-State honors…During the 2023 season helped lead his team to a 9-3 record and state playoff semifinals…Finished junior year with 27 total tackles in 12 games played and earned First Team SCISA 4A All-State honors as he also tallied 12 PBUs, 3 interceptions, two kicks blocked, and returned a kick for a touchdown…Is also a three time triple jump state champion and SCISA state record holder at 46'4".
Personal
Son of Kesha Gillens…Born October 6, 2006.
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
