44. Russell Nenon – Wake Forest

Russell Nenon – 72 Wake Forest 6-4 295

2010: Had off season shoulder surgery. Played in 12 games.
2009: Started all 12 games at center. Led the team in blocking percentage four times. Graded out at a team-high 86% in the season-opener against Baylor. Led the team at 93 percent against Maryland, 90 percent vs. Navy and 94 percent vs. Georgia Tech. Led the team with eight knockdown blocks against Boston College. Took a team-high 71 snaps against BC. Was on the field for 730 snaps on the season, the third-highest total among offensive linemen. Finished second on the team with 71.5 knockdown blocks on the season. Recorded five or more knockdown blocks in eight games. Had a season-best 8.5 knockdowns vs. Clemson. Named to ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2008: Starter in all 13 games, six at left guard and seven at center. Started the first six games at guard before moving to center after Trey Bailey suffered a broken ankle against Maryland (Oct. 25). Was in for every snap except one over the final seven games of the year. Was on the field for 764 offensive plays and graded out at 81.5 percent. Had 84 knockdown blocks, the second-highest total on the team. Had four games with double-figure knockdowns including 15.5 in the EagleBank Bowl, 11.5 vs. Virginia (Nov. 8), 11 vs. Miami (Oct. 25) and 10.5 vs. Vanderbilt. Graded out at 92 percent in the opener vs. Baylor (Aug. 28). Posted the highest line grade against Baylor and NC State.
2007: Top reserve on the offensive line. Played in all 12 games. Playing time increased as the season advanced. Member of the field goal/PAT team but saw only 10 plays in the first 10 games. Played 87 offensive snaps in the final two contests. Was on the field for 41 plays vs. NC State (Nov. 17) and 46 at Vanderbilt (Nov. 24). Graded out at 82.5% for the year. Picked up seven knockdown blocks on the season including three vs. NC State. Named to ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2006: Redshirted the season.
High School: Rated as the seventh-best center prospect nationally by ESPN.com. Played at Memphis University School. Listed as the 20th-best prospect in Tennessee by Rivals.com. Played on back-to-back state championship teams as a junior and a senior. Named to the Super 7 Coaches All-State first team as a senior and honorable mention as a junior. Selected to the Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Team. Chosen to the Shelby Metro Elite Team. Recipient of the school's Offensive Lineman Award. Benched 350 pounds. Coached by Bobby Alston. Earned three letters in lacrosse and football.
Personal: Last name is pronounced "KNEE-nuhn". Majoring in business. A Dean's List student. Parents are Ed and Carroll Nenon. Born March 24, 1988. Chose Wake Forest over Memphis and Kentucky.
Better in the: Running game.