Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman Out Indefinitely With Nonfootball Medical Condition

Wake Forest star quarterback Sam Hartman has been ruled out for “an extended period of time” due to a nonfootball-related issue, the school announced Wednesday.

Following a workout Tuesday, Hartman sought medical attention for a condition unrelated to football, the program said in a statement. Medical personnel conducted tests on the redshirt junior quarterback and determined he should be withheld from all team activities indefinitely. 

Wake Forest did not share any additional details on Hartman’s condition, citing privacy restrictions.

“Tuesday was a frustrating day, but I am extremely grateful for our medical staff and for Dr. Chris Miles and Niles Fleet for staying with me throughout this process,” Hartman said in a statement released by the school. “I look forward to attacking this rehabilitation process and I am so appreciative of the support I have received from my family, teammates and coaches.”

Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson met with reporters Wednesday morning and said that Hartman underwent a procedure on Tuesday, according to Les Johns of 247Sports. He maintained that the quarterback is expected to be back at some point this season, but declined to give an exact timeline.

Hartman, a three-year starter under center, is coming off of a sensational 2021 season when he led the Demon Deacons to the ACC Atlantic Division title and a Gator Bowl win over Rutgers. He threw for 4,228 yards and accounted for 50 total touchdowns over the course of the campaign, ranking among the top players in the country in both categories.

After starting as a freshman in 2018, Hartman lost the starting job to Jamie Newman for the majority of the ’19 campaign. He regained the top spot on the depth chart in ’20 and has held on to the position ever since.

According to 247Sports, Clawson said Wednesday that redshirt freshman Mitch Griffs will take over the starting responsibilities in Hartman’s absence. 

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