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Packer’s Are Appreciating Josh Jones’ Nastiness

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Former NC State Safety Josh Jones has brought the ruckus up to Green Bay, and the Packers are loving every minute of it.

On Saturday, during padded practice, Jones laid out rookie receiver Malachi Dupre, and not everyone was pleased, especially tight end Richard Rogers. Jones apologized for the ferocity of the hit.

“You know, it was just bad football by me,” Jones said. “I wasn’t practicing the right way. I shouldn’t have did (sic) that. You’ve got to protect your teammates at all times, you know. But it was a good day being able to get back to football. I haven’t strapped up pads since December. It was good to get back to that.” (Link)

D-Line coach Mike Daniels knew that Jones took it too far, but deep down, he loved it.

“Josh Jones is exactly what we thought he was,” Daniels said. “He comes in and he’s quiet, but he shows up with bad attitude (on the field) and that’s what you need out there on the defensive side of the ball.” (Link)

Through Fall camp thus far, Jones just keeps making play after play. In practice yesterday, he collected an interception, a pass breakup, and a quarterback pressure that would have smothered the signal caller if he weren’t wearing a red jersey.

The Packers took Jones with the 61st overall pick in this years draft (2nd round), and they are finding creative ways to use him. Not only is he obviously lining up at safety, but they are also lining him up at inside linebacker sometimes.

Head coach Mike McCarthy likes what he sees in Jones.

“I think you see exactly what you see in college, and that’s what jumps off the video on Josh,” coach Mike McCarthy said before Monday’s practice. “He plays with a tenacity. He’s always around the football. He’s very instinctive. Has excellent range. He’s off to a good start.” (USA)

Be looking for Josh Jones on Sunday’s in the near future ladies and gentlemen.

 

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Former NC State G Terquavion Smith Earns a Spot on the 2023-23 NBA G-League All-Rookie Team

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April 19, 2024

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Former NC State Guard Terquavion Smith earned a spot on the 2023-24 NBA G-League All-Rookie Team.

Smith averaged 22.3 points, 3.4 assists and 3 rebounds per game for the Delaware Blue Coats. What’s crazy, is that he only started in 3 of the 36 games he played in. With that being said, he averaged 30.7 minutes per game. Smith shot 35.6% from three.

As a 2-way player, Smith also played 16 games for the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 3.3 points in 5.3 minutes per game. He shot 37.1% from three.

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NC State LB Payton Wilson Visited with the Steelers Yesterday

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April 17, 2024

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Former NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson had a Top-30 visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday. Wilson is the first Linebacker the Steelers have brought in.

Wilson has already had Top-30 visits with the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Panthers.

PFF ranks Wilson as the #1 Linebacker in the 2024 Draft, and #26 on their Big Board.

1. LB PAYTON WILSON, NC STATE

PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 26

Wilson has the length, movement ability, IQ and tape of a first-round linebacker. What will likely keep him from being drafted on Day 1 is his injury history and age. If healthy, he can be a starting inside linebacker in any defense. (PFF)

Will someone take Wilson in the 1st round? Will he be a 2nd round pick? If he slips past that, that’s just stupid.

 

 

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NC State’s DJ Horne Declares for the NBA Draft

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April 16, 2024

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NC State Guard DJ Horne has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft.

 

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Horne is trying to become the first Wolfpack player to be drafted since Dennis Smith Jr. was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the 6th pick in the 1st Round.

While Horne might not currently be projected to be drafted, he is trying to change that tune at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament which begins tomorrow.

Horne is a special player, and genuinely possesses the skill set to compete at the next level. Whether he is drafted, or signs a 2-way contract, what he put on tape this year warrants a chance.





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

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April 13, 2024

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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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