D.J. Boldin, WR

Caught 11 passes for 127 yards while appearing in all 13 games . . . Had a successful return in 2007 after missing the 2006 season . . . Caught his first pass since 2005 when he snagged a 14-yarder in the season opener vs. Boston College (Sept. 1) . . . Had two receptions vs. Virginia (Nov. 3) and Clemson (Nov. 10) . . . Made two receptions for 47 yards in the Meineke Car Care Bowl . . . His longest catch of the season was a 38-yarder that led to a first down on a third-and-17 against Connecticut.

Sat out the season for academic reasons.

Named to The Sporting News' ACC All-Freshman Team … finished second on the team in receiving yards and fourth on the team in receptions … played nine games and started six … made 15 receptions for 224 yards, a team-best 14.9 yards per catch … made his first career reception in the Maryland game, a 14-yarder … had three catches against Clemson for 36 yards … had a season-high four catches in Tallahassee for 58 yards … caught three passes for 54 yards at Boston College … had two grabs for 15 yards at Georgia Tech … did not play in the season opener against Vanderbilt because of a coach's decision and missed the Miami game with injury.

Redshirted the season as a true freshman.

Named the Defensive Player of the Year by the Palm Beach Post … a first-team all-state selection … had 107 tackles, two interceptions and four forced fumbles as a senior … also had 29 receptions for 691 yards and nine touchdowns on the other side of the ball … listed as the country's No. 77 safety by TheInsiders.com … helped the Blue Devils to a 13-1 record and the 2A state championship … a first-team all-state selection at linebacker … recorded nine tackles and caught a 58-yard touchdown pass from Alphonso Smith in the state title game … played in the Outback Bowl and the Palm Beach All-Star Game … also a starter on the basketball team … comes to Wake Forest with high school teammates Alphonso Smith and Antonio Wilson … runs a 4.6 40m … coached by Leroy Foster at Pahokee.

A sociology major … born June 20, 1986 in Pahokee, Fla … . son of Brenda Banks … is the younger brother of Anquan Boldin, who played football at Florida State and was the NFL's 2003 Rookie of the Year with the Arizona Cardinals.