Pennsylvania safety Logan Steele commits to Wake Forest

Steele is the highest-ranked recruit in the Demon Deacons' 2027 class so far.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:39am

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Coal Township, Pennsylvania native Logan Steele, a three-star safety ranked No. 667 overall in the 2027 recruiting cycle, has committed to play football at Wake Forest University. Steele chose the Demon Deacons over offers from USF, Ole Miss, UConn, and others.

Why it matters

Wake Forest has been steadily building its football program in recent years, and landing a top-ranked recruit like Steele from Pennsylvania is a sign of the Demon Deacons' growing national recruiting reach. Steele's commitment is also a boost for Wake Forest's 2027 recruiting class, which now has six total commits.

The details

Steele, a 5-foot-10, 165-pound safety from Shamokin Area High School, is ranked the No. 74 safety and No. 18 player in Pennsylvania for the 2027 cycle. He announced his commitment on Twitter, thanking his coaches, teammates, family, and friends for their support throughout his recruiting process.

  • Steele announced his commitment on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Logan Steele

A three-star safety from Coal Township, Pennsylvania who is ranked the No. 667 overall prospect and No. 74 safety in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Wake Forest University

A private research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for NCAA Division I athletics.

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What they’re saying

“I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who has supported me throughout my recruiting process. From coaches and teammates to family and friends, your guidance, encouragement, and belief in me have meant more than I can put into words. After a lot of thought and careful consideration, I'm excited to share that I will be committing to Wake Forest University. I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to continue my journey both academically and athletically. Thank you again to everyone who has been a part of this process—I wouldn't be here without you.”

— Logan Steele

What’s next

Steele's commitment is the sixth for Wake Forest's 2027 recruiting class. The Demon Deacons will look to continue building momentum on the recruiting trail as they aim to sign a strong class to support the program's recent success.

The takeaway

Wake Forest has made recruiting top talent from outside its traditional footprint a priority, and landing a highly-ranked Pennsylvania safety like Logan Steele is a testament to the program's growing national profile. Steele's commitment gives the Demon Deacons a solid foundation for their 2027 class as they aim to maintain their status as a consistent contender in the ACC.