The Wake Forest Demon Deacons continue their preparations for their bowl game against the Memphis Tigers. As the team prepares for their third straight bowl game (and hopeful victory), a prime example of a player who helps show the progress of the program-building by Coach Clawson continues to excel in the NFL.
Jessie Bates is ranked the second highest of rookie safeties entering Week 15. Bates leads the Cincinnati Bengals with 94 total tackles. Along with his tackles, Bates continues to show off his playmaking abilities with three interceptions (with one returned for a touchdown).