Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman could play as soon as Saturday after being sidelined since August with a blood clot issue known as Paget-Schroetter syndrome.
Hartman, a three-year starter, was sidelined last month with what the school termed a “non-football injury.” Tuesday, Wake Forest acknowledged Hartman was diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter syndrome — also known as effort thrombosis — a blood clot often associated with repeated strenuous activity.
Hartman underwent surgery on Aug. 9 to have the clot removed, and a follow-up ultrasound Friday confirmed he had no signs of additional clotting.
“This process has made me appreciate all the people at Wake Forest University and around our football program for how they care for us,” Hartman said. “There will be time for me to tell my complete story, but right now I am really just excited to get back on the field with my teammates.”