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Wake Forest LB Jacob Roberts visits Panthers on Tuesday

The Panthers apparently had Wake Forest LB Jacob Roberts in the building on Tuesday.

Could a local linebacker continue his inspiring path through football in the Carolinas?

Wake Forest University’s Jacob Roberts was present at Bank of America Stadium yesterday afternoon—the same day, per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, the Carolina Panthers held their local pro day.

A Charlotte, N.C. native, Roberts was cut from his seventh- and ninth-grade football teams growing up. But he persisted, eventually helping lead Mallard Creek High School to a state title and landing an offer from nearby North Carolina A&T State University.

Following three years there as an Aggie, Roberts entered the transfer portal and landed at Wake Forest in 2023—where he recorded 83 total tackles (10 for a loss) 6.0 sacks and two forced fumbles over 12 games. Roberts, in a piece from Kassidy Hill of Panthers.com a few weeks back, described why he became a Demon Deacon.

“Growing up in Charlotte, there aren’t any Power 5s in the area. So, this is the closest one to growing up,” he said. “You always see Wake, you see (NC) State, (North) Carolina and Duke. So, growing up, you’re going to like one of those teams in North Carolina. Mine was Wake Forest.”

Well, his new team could be another one in the area.

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Wake Forest statistical leaders through 10 games

Here’s who could give the Irish trouble.

This has been a rough season for Wake Forest. After winning their first three games, the Deacons have lost six of their past seven. Their bowl hopes rest on whether they can win their final two games or at least one on the outside chance that there aren’t not enough six-win teams. Regardless, it’s not a great situation to be in.

Notre Dame isn’t going to take it easy on the Deacons just because they’re struggling. If anything, the Irish will be on a mission to improve their own bowl resume. No, it won’t be a bowl the casual college football fan cares about, but it would be nice for them to play when most people aren’t at work.

The Deacons have a tall order in trying to salvage something of this season, but they’ll try to do so anyway. Here are the players who can help them do that: