DT Zeek Rodney takes leave of absence from Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Wake Forest starting defensive tackle Zeek Rodney is taking a leave of absence from the university this year. Coach Dave Clawson said

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Wake Forest starting defensive tackle Zeek Rodney is taking a leave of absence from the university this year.

Coach Dave Clawson said Tuesday that Rodney ''has some personal issues that he is currently addressing.''

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Rodney is expected to return to the football program in 2017.

He is a 6-foot-1, 295-pound junior from Rock Hill, South Carolina, who had 22 tackles and two stops behind the line of scrimmage while starting all 12 games last season.