Rob Schlaeger
Rob Schlaeger’s career combines defensive coaching with football recruiting and scouting. Wake Forest named him general manager in January 2025 after he held the same role at Washington State.
Schlaeger’s responsibilities cover high school and transfer evaluation and recruiting. Before moving into personnel leadership, he coached at Minot State, Wyoming, West Florida and Southwest Minnesota State.
Career
January 2025
General Manager
Joined to oversee scouting and recruiting.
2020
General Manager
Led general manager work, according to Wake Forest’s biography.
2018–2019
Defensive Front Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach
Coached the defensive front.
2017
Defensive Graduate Assistant
Supported defensive coaching.
2016
Outside Linebackers Coach
Coached outside linebackers.