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NC State’s Jaylen Samuels Added to Biletnikoff Watch List

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NC State Swiss Army Knife Jaylen Samuels has been added to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, which is awarded every year to the nations top receiver. The award isn’t given to the nations top wide receiver, but to the nations top receiver regardless of position.

Samuels wasn’t on the watch list that was put out prior to the season. He wasn’t put on the list when it was revised at the end of September. But when the list was revised and updated today, Samuels made the cut. Maybe that’s because his 50 receptions this season rank 4th nationally. Maybe:)

 

2017 Biletnikoff Award Watch List

*Player added September 26, 2017
**Player added October 11, 2017
+Player removed from consideration due to season-ending injury

PLAYER SCHOOL POS
Darren Andrews* UCLA WR
Sergio Bailey II Eastern Michigan WR
Linell Bonner Houston WR
Tyre Brady** Marshall WR
Adam Breneman Massachusetts TE
A.J. Brown** Ole Miss WR
Ventell Bryant Temple WR
Deontay Burnett* USC WR
Deon Cain Clemson WR
Darren Carrington II* Utah WR
Keke Coutee Texas Tech WR
Deondre Douglas Troy WR
Jonathan Duhart Old Dominion WR
Shay Fields Colorado WR
Michael Gallup Colorado State WR
James Gardner Miami (Ohio) WR
Devin Gray Cincinnati WR
Davon Grayson** East Carolina WR
N’Keal Harry* Arizona State WR
Andy Isabella Massachusetts WR
Steve Ishmael* Syracuse WR
Richie James Middle Tennessee WR
Gary Jennings* West Virginia WR
Jon’Vea Johnson Toledo WR
KeeSean Johnson Fresno State WR
Anthony Johnson** Buffalo WR
Christian Kirk Texas A&M WR
Jordan Lasley** UCLA WR
Allen Lazard Iowa State WR
Tavares Martin Jr. Washington State WR
Jalen McCleskey Oklahoma State WR
Anthony Miller Memphis WR
Scott Miller Bowling Green WR
Denzel Mims* Baylor WR
J’Mon Moore Missouri WR
Stanley Morgan Jr.** Nebraska WR
Dante Pettis Washington WR
Ervin Philips Syracuse WR
Cam Phillips Virginia Tech WR
Trey Quinn** SMU WR
T.J. Rahming Duke WR
Ahmmon Richards Miami WR
Calvin Ridley Alabama WR
Demetris Robertson+ California WR
Devin Ross Colorado WR
Deebo Samuel+ South Carolina WR
Jaylen Samuels** North Carolina State TE
Jaleel Scott** New Mexico State WR
David Sills V West Virginia WR
Steven Sims Jr.* Kansas WR
Tre’Quan Smith UCF WR
Equanimeous St. Brown Notre Dame WR
Allenzae Staggers Southern Miss WR
Courtland Sutton SMU WR
Cody Thompson Toledo WR
Emanuel Thompson Troy WR
John Ursua* Hawaii WR
James Washington Oklahoma State WR
Jester Weah Pitt WR
Nick Westbrook+ Indiana WR
Jimmy Williams East Carolina WR
Corey Willis Central Michigan WR
Caleb Wilson* UCLA TE
Cedrick Wilson Boise State WR (Link)

 

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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NC State Legend QB Roman Gabriel Passes Away at the Age of 83

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NC State legend Quarterback Roman Gabriel has passed away at the age of 83.

Gabriel’s Accolades

  • 2 time ACC Player of the Year (1960 & 1961)
  • 2 time 1st Team All-American (1960 & 1961)
  • 2 time 1st Team All-ACC (1960 & 1961)
  • 1st ACC QB to throw for 1,000 yards in a season
  • Left NC State with 22 school records and 9 ACC records
  • #1 pick in the AFL and #2 pick in the NFL
  • 16-year NFL career with the Rams & Eagles
  • 4 time Pro Bowler
  • NFL MVP in 1969
  • Led the NFL in Passing Yards in 1973
  • Led the NFL in Touchdown Passes in 1969 & 1973
  • Inaugural member of the NC State Hall of Fame
  • Ranks 1st all-time in Rams history in Touchdown Passes & 3rd in Passing Yards
  • First player to have their jersey number retired at NC State, on January 20, 1962.

Praying for the Gabriel family!

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NC State has Dominated UNC in Athletics in 2023-24

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After NC State clinched a series victory over UNC last night in Baseball, I thought it would be a good time to relish in how the Wolfpack has dominated the Tar Heels Athletic Program as a whole in 2023-24.

The Wolfpack Baseball team has won the first two games in the series against the Tar Heels, clinching a series victory over UNC for the first time since 2021. It marks the first time NC State has won a series against the Tar Heels in Raleigh since 2016.

NC State defeated UNC in Volleyball 3-1, winning in Chapel Hill for the first time in 25 years. The Tar Heels had won the last 5 matches against the Wolfpack.

The Wolfpack defeated the Tar Heels 39-20 in Football in Carter-Finley Stadium. It marked the 3rd consecutive win over UNC.

NC State lost both regular season games to UNC in Men’s Basketball, but when it mattered most, the Wolfpack defeated the Tar Heels in the ACC Championship Game 84-76, winning their first title since 1987.

The Wolfpack Women’s Basketball team lost to their rival in Chapel Hill, but defeated UNC 63-59 in Reynolds Coliseum. NC State has won 5 of the last 7 against UNC.

In Gymnastics, NC State defeated UNC 196.725-194.925 in Raleigh. This marked the 3rd straight victory for the Wolfpack over the Tar Heels.

NC State’s Men & Women’s Swimming & Diving teams both beat UNC. The Men won 258-93, and the Women won 196-157.

The Wolfpack Wrestling team defeated UNC 33-6 in Reynolds Coliseum. NC State has won 11 straight Duals against the Tar Heels.

The NC State Men’s Tennis team defeated UNC 4-0, winning against their rival in back-to-back years.

The Wolfpack Women’s Tennis team has defeated the Tar Heels 4-3 on two occasions thus far this season, and will face their rival again today.

The Cross Country teams didn’t have individual meets against UNC, but the Women obviously beat them, because they won the ACC Championship. The Men didn’t, finishing 8th in the Conference, with the Tar Heels finishing 1st.

The only other NC State athletic team that didn’t taste victory against UNC this year was the Women’s Soccer team, losing 0-4 in Raleigh.

Of course, each of these NC State athletic teams has much higher goals than just beating their rival, but there’s no denying how sweet it is to beat the Tar Heels.

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WATCH: Hollywood Smothers Leads NC State in Rushing at the Spring Game

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Redshirt Freshman Hollywood Smothers seemingly was the 3rd string Running Back in NC State’s 2024 Spring Game a few weeks back, but at the end of the game, he had more rushing yards than any other back.

Smothers rushed the ball 8 times for 75 yards. He possesses explosive speed, as well as excellent vision.

Check out Pack Insider’s Tape of Smothers from the Spring Game.





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NC State Offers FCS Interior Offensive Lineman D’Angalo Titialii

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NC State offered Interior Offensive Lineman D’Angalo Titialii (6’2″/320) today. After entering the Portal, the Wolfpack were the first to offer him.

Titialii spent his first three seasons at Portland State, which competes in the FCS. This year, he was the starting Center for the Vikings, and the year before he was their starting Left Guard. Over three seasons, Titialii started in 28 of the 32 games he played in.

Titialii is an intriguing prospect, considering he can play numerous positions on the Offensive Line.

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