Frank Cusano

#43· Wake Forest ·LB ·R-So ·2029 Draft · Granite Bay, CA

6'2"Height 222 lbWeight

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Frank Cusano #43

Wake Forest · LB · R-So · 2029 Draft · Granite Bay, CA · Granite Bay

6-2 · 222 lbs

4.2

Long Shot

Floor 3.4 · Ceiling 7.0

#3112 overall · #363 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

A young starting linebacker (R-So, WSU transfer) who produced in his first Wake year (45 tackles). Ascending, with runway.

Ceiling · 7.0

Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+2.8) · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 3.4

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.8.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1586 · Pos #142 · State #115

Path: Washington State → Wake Forest

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks	PD
2025	Wake Forest Demon Deacons	12	45	18	0.5	1
2024	Washington State Cougars	2	3	3	—	—