Three-star back: Deuce Lawrence chooses Wake Forest where he will continue his football career.

THOMASVILLE– Christian “Deuce” Lawrence found where he will be calling home in 2026 as he announced his commitment to the University of Wake Forest on Sunday night.

The Thomas County Central rising senior is rated as a three star running back and fielded offers from schools such as Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Purdue, Liberty, Cincinnati and UCF. 

“He gives you such a home run threat out of the backfield,” Coach Justin Rogers said about Lawrence. “He’s got the speed and talent to take it to the house anytime he gets the ball and he catches the ball out the backfield so he becomes a receiving threat, bringing versatility to the table.”

Lawrence is coming off of a stellar season, rushing for 1,315 yards and 16 touchdowns averaging 109.6 yards a game, while also catching 21 passes for 311 yards and three touchdowns. 

Rogers said about his leadership in the running back room: “He had a great year last year, he’s a very mature kid which is big for our young backs; we have some talented sophomores in that room with him and he provides a good example and can be a role model for younger players and gives them hope for what is attainable for them.” 

When choosing Wake Forest, Lawrence what stood out to him was academics, saying “First its student, then comes athlete. It means a lot to me to graduate with a degree from Wake Forest.”

The culture around the team and the school also drew him in as well, “The coaching staff at Wake Forest have something special going on over there I would love to be a part of it. It’s like playing with family over there, from the coaches and players, it’s a brotherhood which means a lot on and off the field.”

Lawrence and the Yellow Jackets will begin their season against Monroe on August 15.