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Carl Jones Jr. commits to Wake Forest from Tampa Catholic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:29 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Carl Jones Jr. commits to Wake Forest from Tampa Catholic

Summary

Carl Jones Jr., a three-star cornerback from Tampa Catholic, has announced his commitment to Wake Forest. He chose the Demon Deacons over other programs including USF, UConn, and UCF. In the 2027 recruiting cycle, Jones is ranked as the No. 999 overall prospect and No. 99 cornerback, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. This commitment adds to Wake Forest’s 2027 class, which now includes 17 total recruits, positioning them at 60th nationally. Jones is recognized for his speed and playmaking ability, having recorded 32 tackles, 16 pass deflections, and three interceptions last season.

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By the Numbers

•Carl Jones Jr. is a three-star cornerback from Tampa Catholic.
•He has committed to Wake Forest over several other programs.
•Jones is the No. 999 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle.
•He recorded 32 tackles, 16 pass deflections, and three interceptions last season.
•This commitment increases Wake Forest's total to 17 recruits for 2027.

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5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Wake Forest lands commitment from Sunshine State CB Carl Jones Jr.

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Tampa Catholic three-star cornerback Carl Jones Jr. announced his commitment to Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon. He chose the Demon Deacons over USF, UConn, UCF and others. Jones is the No. 999 overall prospect and No. 99 corner in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting […]
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