Josh Warren Class: RS Senior Hometown: Big Stone Gap, VA High School: Powell Valley Height / Weight: 6-4 / 245 Position: Tight End Birthdate: 05/16/1981 Experience: 3VL

A tough, strong competitor with a good understanding of the offense ... has a tall frame with soft hands ... returns to the team this fall ... after sitting out spring drills ... begins fall practice as the projected starter at tight end.

2002
Saw action as a reserve tight end behind longtime starter Ray Thomas ... also contributed on special teams ... started in a two tight end set at Clemson.

2001
Saw action in every game but one ... steady contributor as a backup tight end ... contributed on special teams as well.

2000
Saw limited action in the final six games of the season ... played a season high 18 snaps at Navy ... also saw action on special teams.

1999
Redshirted the season as a true freshman.

Background
Played at Powell Valley HS under coach Phil Robbins ... started for the Vikings two years on undefeated state championship teams which compiled a 28-0 combined record ... pulled down 16 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns as a senior ... earned all-district honors in 1998 while playing defensive end in addition to tight end ... made 76 tackles, including nine for negative yardage, on the defensive side of the ball ... a standout basketball player who earned all-region honors as a junior and senior ... scored more than 1,000 points during his prep basketball career ... an honors student who ranked in the top ten in his class.

Personal
Majoring in Communication ... born May 16, 1981 in Norton, Va. ... son of Corky and Kim Warren ... has four younger siblings - Jeremy (19), Sierra (8), Tabitha Casey (18) and Derrick Casey (16) ... decided to attend Wake Forest because of the academic opportunities that are available along with the surging football program.