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2017 Football Roster

Bobby McDuffie
Scott Donaldson

37 Wade Forde

  • Position Defensive lineman
  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 235
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Ocala, Fla.

Biography

Jaguar Highlights: Provides depth at nose tackle, and can also contribute covering kickoffs.

As A Junior (2016): After missing the opening contest of the season played in each of the next 12 outings ... Posted 10 total tackles, with one behind the line of scrimmage, and a quarterback hurry ... Tied a career high with three stops — all of the solo variety — in regular-season finale against New Mexico State, helping the Jaguars to a win that clinched postseason bowl eligibility ... Collected a pair of tackles in wins over Georgia State and Presbyterian, adding a quarterback pressure against the latter ... Also made two stops, with one unassisted for a loss of a year, at Louisiana-Monroe ... Received the coaches’ defensive scout team award after victory over Nicholls while garnering special teams honors following the defeat of GSU.

As A Sophomore (2015): Played in each of the Jaguars’ last five games ... Credited with four tackles with three of those coming in his collegiate debut, a Homecoming victory over Idaho ... Also made a stop at Georgia Southern ... Received both the coaches’ weekly special teams and “War Daddy” awards following a defeat of Louisiana-Lafayette ... Was the scout special teams player of the week after helping the Jags’ prepare for win at rival Troy.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not make an appearance ... Earned the coaches’ defensive scout team after season-opening victory at Kent State.

As A Freshman (2013): Did not play while redshirting.

High School Highlights: Lettered in both football and weightlifting two years at Vanguard HS ... Helped lead the Knights to back-to-back appearances in the state 6A playoffs, including a first-round victory his senior season ... Recorded 64 tackles — including 9½ sacks — and one fumble recovery his final year, also blocking a kick.

Personal: Full name is Wade Grantley Forde ... Born Sept. 6, 1994, in Portland, Ore. ... Son of Wade Forde and Decharlas Allen ... Favorite movie is “Limitless” ... Favorite team is the Atlanta Falcons ... Favorite athlete is Lawrence Taylor ... Favorite musical artist is Eminem ... Favorite foods are pancakes and corn bread ... Favorite subject is math ... Would like to become a cardiologist ... Majoring in professional health science.

Statistics

Season:
2017

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 37

    2013-14Freshman

    Defensive end/Outside linebacker
    6'3" 210 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2013Freshman

    Outside linebacker/Safety
    6'3" 210 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2014Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive end/Outside linebacker
    6'3" 210 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2014-15Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive end/Outside linebacker
    6'3" 210 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2015Sophomore

    Defensive end/Outside linebacker
    6'3" 210 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2015-16Sophomore

    Defensive end
    6'3" 220 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2016Junior

    Defensive end
    6'3" 230 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2016-17Junior

    Defensive lineman
    6'3" 230 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2017Senior

    Defensive lineman
    6'3" 235 lbs
    37