#42
Isaac Nelson
Returning to Wake Forest for 2026
Indianapolis, IN → Carmel
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jake Dickert
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Wake Forest
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Wake Forest
Returning around him
- 2 Wake Forest players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (24 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Wake Forest · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #74 · 2026 recruiting class #39
Background
High School Listed as a three-star and the No. 19 player in Indiana by 247 Sports… Only began playing football as a freshman, and by senior year was listed as the top safety in the state and a team captain… Recorded 103 tackles, eight passes defended, an interception, 2 TFLs and a forced fumble i...
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