Scouting the ACC: Wake Forest
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Posted Jun 17, 2002


The Demon Deacs made a solid run at a bowl spot last season but fell just shy. Rarely do they ever have a prospect end up in the early part of the draft, not even the first day, but they usually offer a few solid late round picks or undrafted free agents.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Tight end Ray Thomas is a hard-working, tough guy that likes to do the dirty work.  He is quick of the snap, nasty, looking to finish off his opponents and is not a bad pass catcher when the ball is tossed in his direction, making plays down the field.  On face value he does not look as though he possesses the top size/speed numbers which may leave him out in the cold but he will find his way into a camp.

Defensive end Calvin Pace has a real chance to jump into the late frames, if not earlier.  Pace is a tall and athletic lineman that comfortably plays a two-gap position and smoothly moves about the field, making plays in all directions.  He plays with excellent leverage and rarely off his feet.  Pace is not a big bodied front-four player and needs to add both bulk and strength, as he is easily wired by opponents blocks.  Factoring in his athletic skills, growth potential and upside, Pace will get a lot of consideration next April.  Pace's line-mate, Montique Sharpe, is a hard working player on the nose that scouts will chart next season.



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