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NC State currently has 16 players on NFL rosters. Here is a recap of how the former Wolfpack players did in week 1.

QB Russell Wilson (Starter/82 snaps)was 27 of 43 for 258 yards, accompanied by 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Wilson suffered a minor ankle injury during the game, but managed to guide the Seahawks to yet another 4th quarter comeback. With 31 seconds to go, Wilson connected with wide receiver Doug Baldwin for a 2-yard touchdown to win the game. Wilson’s QB rating was 77.5. ProFootballFocus.com gave Wilson an average grade of 76.7 on his performance (78 pass and 45 run). Wilson’s low grade on the run was due to a lost fumble and being sacked 3 times.

QB Philip Rivers (Starter/72 snaps) was 25 for 36 for 243 yards and a touchdown, equaling a quarterback rating of 97.3. The Chargers lost to the Chiefs 27-33, and they also lost star wide receiver Keenan Allen for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. ProFootballFocus.com gave Rivers an average grade of 72.8 (69.5 pass & 77 run)

CB David Amerson (Starter/66 snaps) collected 4 tackles in the Raiders 35-34 victory over the Saints. ProFootballFocus.com gave Amerson an average grade of 73.5 (72.8 pass coverage & 75.1 run defense).

OL Joe Thuney (Starter/71 snaps) and the New England Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. ProFootballFocus.com gave Thuney a below average grade of 62.4 (82.9 on pass block & 38.7 on run block).

DE Mario Williams (Starter/45 snaps) picked up a sack in his first game as a member of the Dolphins, and in doing so he pulled former Wolfpack star Russell Wilson to the ground. The Dolphins lost 12-10, and Williams had to leave the game in the fourth quarter due to suffering a concussion. Williams finished the game with 2 tackles and 1 sack. ProFootballFocus.com gave Williams a poor grade of 38.7 (45 pass rush & 35.9 rush defense)

LB Willie Young (Starter/48 snaps) didn’t record any stats in the Bears  23-14 loss to the Texans. ProFootballFocus.com gave Young a poor grade of 44.9 (45 pass rush & 71.3 run defense)

CB Dontae Johnson (Reserve/9 snaps) made the most of his opportunities in the 49ers 28-0 victory over the Rams on Monday night football. He only played 9 snaps, but picked up two tackles and 1 pass breakup. ProFootballFocus.com gave Johnson an average grade of 74.7 (74.7 pass coverage & 60.7 run defense)

DT T.Y. McGill (Reserve/21 snaps) and the Colts lost to the Lions 39-35. ProFootballFocus.com gave McGill a poor grade of 42.2 (48.4 run defense & 64.6 pass rush)

K Steven Hauschka connected on both of his field goal attempts (38 & 39) and had an extra point blocked in the Seahawks 12-10 victory over the Dolphins.

LB Stephen Tulloch (Reserve/1 snap) failed to record any stats in his 1 snap of play in the Eagles 29-10 victory over the Browns.

QB Mike Glennon didn’t play in the Bucs 31-24 victory over the Falcons.

CB Juston Burris didn’t play in the Jets 23-22 loss to the Bengals.

LB Audie Cole didn’t play in the Vikings 25-16 victory over the Titans.

OL Ted Larsen didn’t play in the Bears 23-14 loss to the Texans.

QB Jacoby Brissett didn’t play in the Patriots 23-21 victory over the Cardinals.

OL J.R. Sweezy started the season on the Bucs PUP list due to a back injury.

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Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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Former NC State Defensive End Savion Jackson is Receiving Interest from NFL Teams

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Former NC State Defensive End Savion Jackson is receiving interest from NFL teams. Thus far, those teams are the Rams, Chargers, 49ers, and Broncos.

Last season as a Senior, Jackson had 40 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 12 games for the Wolfpack. His Run Defense grade on PFF was 80.6, ranking 4th on the team.

According to current projections, Jackson projects to be taken on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft, or picked up as an Undrafted Free Agent.

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Former All-NC State Forward Richard Howell Named Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach at Green Hope

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Former All-ACC NC State Forward Richard Howell has been named the new Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach at Green Hope High School right down the road in Cary, North Carolina.

“I am thrilled to join the Green Hope family and lead the varsity men’s basketball team,” Coach Howell expressed. “My journey in basketball has been incredibly rewarding, and I am excited to share my knowledge and passion for the game with the talented athletes at Green Hope.”

Principal Alison Cleveland commented on the hire, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Coach Howell to Green Hope High School. His impressive background and dedication to the game will undoubtedly inspire our student-athletes to reach new heights both on and off the court.” (Green Hope)

Howell earned 1st Team All-ACC honors as a member of the Wolfpack back in 2013, when he averaged 12.7 points and 10.9 boards per game. His 1,055 career rebounds rank 5th in NC State history, and his 392 offensive boards rank 1st.

On December 15th, 2012, Howell snagged 19 rebounds, which is tied for the 2nd most in a single game in program history. Howell played 132 career games for the Wolfpack, which ranks 5th in NC State history.

After graduating from NC State, Howell had a couple of stints in the D-League (now called the G-League), but ultimately had a long career overseas, playing in Italy, France, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, and Israel from 2013-2023.

Congratulations Richard! Raise up some talent and send them down the road to NC State!

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T-Wolves Sign Former NC State Forward TJ Warren for Remainder of the Season

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With only 11 games remaining in the regular season, Minnesota went ahead and signed him for the rest of regular season yesterday.

In the 7 games Warren has played for the T-Wolves, he has averaged 4.1 points per game in 14.0 minutes of play, shooting 47.8% from the field and 38.2% from beyond the arc.

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Here’s a look at the former ACC Player of the Year’s stats over 10 seasons.

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Former NC State All-American Nyheim Hines has signed a 1-year deal with the Cleveland Browns worth up to $3.5 million.

Maybe Cleveland will use Hines to his full potential. If you’re not using him as a Swiss Army Knife in the passing game, you’re wasting an opportunity.

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This will be Hines’ 7th season in the NFL.

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In the return game, he’s one of the best to represent NC State in the NFL as well. His 1,015 punt return yards ranks 2nd in school history and his 817 kickoff return yards rank 6th. Hines’ 2 punts returned for TD’s ranks 3rd, and his 2 kickoffs taken to the house ranks 1st.

 

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