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NC State vs. South Carolina Depth Chart and Analysis
NC State vs. South Carolina Depth Chart
NC State has released their depth chart for the South Carolina, and everything is pretty much what we expected to see in regards to the starters, but what stands out is the word “or” scattered all throughout it.
Running Back Nyheim Hines might be at the top of the depth chart, but don’t miss the “or after his name. In fact, don’t miss the “or” after Reggie Gallaspy either. It looks like the coaching staff is heading into the game Saturday with a three-headed monster at Running Back. This could indicate an extreme competition at the position, or it simply reveals that the coaches want to use a Running Back-by-committee approach.
Defensive End Kentavius Street is ahead of Darian Roseboro on the depth chart, but an “or” sits between their names. Street has seen an “or” after his name quite a bit over the years. The coaching staff believes they have 5 starters on the defensive front. If Street wants to have the breakout season he needs to have this season, he’s going to have to distinguish himself from a very talented Roseboro. Don’t be surprised to see Roseboro get moved to the interior occasionally to maximize his snaps as well.
Justin Jones is ahead of Eurndraus Bryant as expected, but once again, don’t miss the “or” in between their names. Jones has flashed a lot, but so has Bryant every time he steps on the field. He might be one of the biggest guys on the team, but he’s got cat-like reflexes. He played left field in high school, boasting a .490 batting average.
Here is a little perspective on what type of player Germaine Pratt might be at Linebacker. Airius Moore is the second best returning Linebacker in the ACC, and Pratt, who has never played a snap at the position in college, has an “or” between him and the Senior.
Props to Slot Receiver Jakobi Myers, the converted Quarterback. I expected Gavin Locklear to start at the beginning of the season, but the buzz of Myers in Fall Camp must have been legit.
I was already excited about the depth at Wide Receiver, but I’m even more excited after seeing True Freshman Emeka Emezie on the two-deep ahead of Maurice Trowell. He’s one of two True Freshman on the depth chart, and with the depth already at each position, they wouldn’t use him this season unless they simply couldn’t justify keeping him of the field.
As expected, Johnathan Alston will step in at starter for the injured Mike Stevens, playing his 1st collegiate snaps at the position.
Finally, we knew that Shawn Boone had been working at Nickelback in Fall Camp, but it’s official now. The coaches must feel very confident in Jarius Moorehead and Dexter Wright to officially move Boone from Safety. If those two prove efficient, I think Boone will soar this season at Nickel. He was one of the most sure tacklers in the nation last season, and now he will be closer to the line of scrimmage.
NC State has signed Dave Doeren to a 2-year extension, but the extension comes with a raise. Doeren’s base salary in 2023 was $5.02 million.
According to Brian Murphy of WRALSports Fan, Doeren’s salary in 2024 will be $5.5 million, and it will increase by $125,000 each year of the contract. He can earn $1.325 million in academic and athletic performance bonuses on an annual basis.
Below is a breakdown of the bonus structure.
The bonus structure is the same as it was in his previous contract (see above), but the section entitled “Playoff” has been updated as follows:
Former NC State Wide Receiver Julian Gray has committed to play for Liberty next year.
This past season, Gray had career highs in receptions (16) and receiving yards (170). He ranked 4th on the team in receptions, and 7th on the team in receiving yards.
Gray has served as NC State’s primary Kickoff Returner the past two seasons, averaging 24.9 yards per return. This past year, he averaged 26.0 yards per carry, which ranked 3rd in the ACC, and 11th nationally. It stands as the 5th best single-season average in school history.
Back in 2021, ON3 ranked Gray as a 4-star prospect, the #197 overall player nationally, and the #13 player in the state of North Carolina.
Gray has 2 more years of eligibility remaining.
NC State has had 23 players enter the Transfer Portal
DT Nick Campbell
WR Julian Gray – Liberty
RB Delbert Mimms III – Eastern Michigan
TE Fred Seabrough
Nickel Cecil Powell – Troy
WR Christopher Scott – Austin Peay
OL Jaleel Davis – Florida International
WR Josh Crabtree – Murray St.
OL Lyndon Cooper – Pitt
WR Terrell Timmons – Colorado
LB Torren Wright – Temple
NT C.J. Clark – Miami
QB MJ Morris – Maryland
S Jakeen Harris – UNC
TE Cedd Seabrough – West Georgia
WR Porter Rooks – Eastern Michigan
DB Nate Evans – Delaware
LB Daejuan Thompson
RB Jordan Houston – Marshall
RB Michael Allen – UNLV
DB Darius Edmundson – UNC-Pembroke
WR Anthony Smith – East Carolina
TE Christopher Toudle – Western Michigan
NC State and Head Football Coach Dave Doeren have agreed to a 2-year extension, keeping him under contract through the 2029 season.
🚨 New contract for the Leader of the Pack! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/4Qj5o8NQv6
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) April 26, 2024
There is something to be said with consistency and stability. Dave Doeren is entering his 12th season at NC State, which ties him for the 6th longest tenure in College Football.
The details of the contract have not been released, and I will break them down when they are revealed, but his annual salary before was $5.02 million.
Here’s what the bonus structure was for Doeren and his assistants prior to today’s extension.
