The Wake Forest Demon Deacons hope to see drastic improvement from their secondary after a disastrous year against opposing quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends. Wake Forest’s secondary allowed 26.7 receptions per game, a 70.3% completion percentage, 277.8 passing yards per game, and 1.9 passing touchdowns per game. The Demon Deacons allowed the most receptions, the 2nd-highest completion percentage, the 8th-most passing yards, and tied for the 17th-most passing touchdowns per game among 134 FBS schools.
Concerned with their defensive back depth, the team landed a talented corner.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons secure top cornerback in transfer portal
According to Pete Nakos of On3, Wake Forest officially landed a commitment from former North Alabama cornerback Ashaad Williams for the 2025 season. Williams was considered one of the best remaining corners in the transfer portal. He has one year of college eligibility remaining.
North Alabama cornerback Ashaad Williams has officially signed with Wake Forest, @On3sports has learned. https://t.co/0CXQq9yWmo
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) March 24, 2025
He had a great 2024 season with North Alabama
Ashaad Williams committed to the North Alabama Lions for the 2021 season unranked. He had a solid tenure with North Alabama, recording 54 tackles, 5.5 TLFs, one sack, two interceptions, 15 pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 32 games.
Williams broke out during the 2024 season, boasting career-highs in tackles, interceptions, and pass deflections. He recorded 26 tackles, two TFLs, one sack, two interceptions, and ten pass deflections in 12 games. He allowed 17 receptions on 35 targets for 206 yards, zero touchdowns, and a 43.3 passer rating, as PFF credited him with an 81.6 coverage grade and an 81.6 overall PFF grade.
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