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Wake Forest Dynasty in CFB 27
Wake Forest opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 66th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (78.3 OVR). The strongest unit is cornerback (83.5, 27th); the weakest is offensive line (74, 101st). 9 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 78.3
- 66th of 138
- Offense
- 77.5
- 80th nationally
- Defense
- 79
- 45th nationally
- Senior starters
- 9 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Gio Lopez 79 | 79 | 57th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 6 on roster | Jerrott Wiggins 81 | 81 | 83rd / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 13 on roster | Carlos Hernandez 85, Kam Shanks 81, Wondame Davis Jr. 81 | 82.3 | 38th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Kamrean Johnson 76 | 76 | 66th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 14 on roster | Clinton Richard 78, Aidan Martin 73, George Steih 73, Jaishaun Offutt 73, Ryan Berger 73 | 74 | 101st / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 12 on roster | Langston Hardy 84, Gabe Kirschke 80, Dallas Afalava 79, Zach Lohavichan 78 | 80.3 | 41st / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster | Aiden Hall 77, Buom Jock 72, Frank Cusano 71 | 73.3 | 94th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 10 on roster | Deuce Blades II 87, Zamari Stevenson 80 | 83.5 | 27th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | Davaughn Patterson 84, Rushaun Tongue 77 | 80.5 | 41st / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Connor Calvert 78 | 78 | 40th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Ethan Hyams 71 | 71 | 109th / 138 |
Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.
Year-one departures
Senior starters to replace
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Hernandez | WR | Sr. | Speedster | 85 |
| Kamrean Johnson | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | 76 |
| Langston Hardy | RE | Sr. | Edge Setter | 84 |
| Gabe Kirschke | LE | Sr. | Pure Power | 80 |
| Dallas Afalava | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 79 |
| Zach Lohavichan | DT | Sr. | Gap Specialist | 78 |
| Aiden Hall | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 77 |
| Deuce Blades II | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 87 |
| Zamari Stevenson | CB | Sr. | Field | 80 |
Class year as listed on the College Football 27 roster. Redshirt status isn’t in the data, so a player listed as a senior may still have a season left.
Freshmen and sophomores
Young core
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerrott Wiggins | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 81 |
| Wondame Davis Jr. | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 81 |
| Drayden Dickmann | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 80 |
| Clinton Richard | LG | So. | Pass Protector | 78 |
| Connor Calvert | K | So. | Power | 78 |
| KD Daniels | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 78 |
| Jamar Searcy | HB | Fr. | Backfield Threat | 77 |
| Rushaun Tongue | SS | So. | Coverage Specialist | 77 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 26
- Sophomores
- 24
- Juniors
- 18
- Seniors
- 17
Rivalry games
Wake Forest rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 North Carolina | — | North Carolina leads 74–37 | 1888 | W1 |
 Duke | — | Duke leads 62–41 | 1889 | L4 |
 NC State | — | NC State leads 70–43 | 1895 | L1 |
Full Wake Forest CFB 27 rosterWake Forest Demon Deacons team page
Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
- EA Sports College Football 27 rivalry data — All-time series records as they ship in the game, before any dynasty games are played.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.