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Meet the 2014 Signees….

Elliott Davis
6-1 • 175 • Cornerback
Gaithersburg, Md. • Quince Orchard HS

Played cornerback and wide receiver at Quince Orchard High School for coach Dave Mencarini … Seven of his 16 catches went for touchdowns as a senior … Scored 10 total touchdowns … Helped team to an 11-2 record as a senior and the regional finals of the Maryland 4A state championship … In track, was the state’s triple jump champion as a junior with a leap of 45’6.76″ … Ranked as the No. 79 cornerback nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 35 player in Maryland by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 65 athlete nationally and the No. 15 player in Maryland by ESPN.com.

 

Dexter Wright
6-3 • 205 • Defensive Back
Wilson, N.C. • Hunt HS

Played running back and safety at Hunt High School for coach Stevie Hinnant … Posted 1,445 rushing yards (7.1 average) as a senior with 21 touchdowns …Finished with 98 tackles and two interceptions on defense … NCPreps.com 3A all-state team selection … Helped team to an 11-4 record as a senior and the NC state semifinals … As a junior recorded 89 tackles (67 solo), three interceptions, one forced fumble, and five pass deflections while playing safety … Also played high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 87 safety nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 27 player in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 71 safety nationally by ESPN.com

 

A.J. Cole 
6-5 • 215 • Punter
College Park, Ga. • Woodward Academy

Was the punter and kicker at Woodward Academy for coach John Hunt … Also played tight end and defensive end … Averaged 40.1 yards per punt on his 26 punts as a senior … Converted 7-of-9 field goal attempts and 33-of-38 extra point tries for 54 points … Of his 42 kickoffs, 32 went for a touchback … Named to the 2013 Atlanta Journal Constitution’s All-Metro team … Also named all-region and second-team all-state … Helped team to a 9-3 record as a senior and the quarterfinals of the Georgia 3A state playoffs … Also played high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 13 punter in the country by Kohl’s Kicking … Ranked as the No. 5 kicker nationally and No. 70 player in Georgia by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 19 kicker nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Cole Cook 
6-5 • 235 • Tight End
Carrollton, Ga. • Carrollton HS

Played tight end at Carrollton High School for coach Rayvan Teague … In a run-first offense, finished his senior season with four catches for 71 yards and a touchdown … Team rushed 535 times compared to throwing the ball 115 times … Also had 31 tackles on defense … Played 1,591 snaps as a senior … A 2013 4A all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution … Team was the 4A state runner-ups as a senior, finishing with a 13-2 record … Was named the top overall performer at the Valdosta MVP Camp prior to his senior season … Ranked as the No. 30 tight end nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 26 tight end nationally and the No. 48 player in Georgia by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 20 tight end nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Shawn Boone
5-10 • 185 • Safety
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. • William T. Dwyer HS

Played safety at William T. Dwyer High School for coach Jack Daniels … Recorded 89 tackles, including 11 for loss, and two interceptions as a senior … A three-year starter who earned all-county honors as a junior and senior … All-state as a senior and a team captain … Helped team to a perfect 15-0 record and the Florida 7A state championship as a senior … Recorded five tackles in the title game … Team finished ranked 12th nationally … Attended the same high school as Pack QB Jacoby Brissett … Ranked as the No. 3 player in the Sun Sentinel’s Palm Beach County Class of 2014 Rankings … Ranked as the No. 123 safety nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 82 safety nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Micah Till 
6-6 • 270 • Tight End
Upper Marlboro, Md. • Wise HS

Played tight end and on the defensive line at Wise High School for coach DaLawn Parrish … Finished with 12 catches for 294 yards and two touchdowns as a senior … Tallied 49 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and nine sacks on defense … Named to the Washington Post all-metro team … Helped team to a 7-4 record as a senior and the Maryland 4A state playoffs as a senior … As a junior, caught 17 passes for 382 yards and eight touchdowns … Played in the Maryland Crab Bowl … Also played high school basketball, averaging over 13.0 points as both a junior and senior … Father, Durwood, is a retired Air Force officer … Brother, Titus, is a safety at James Madison after transferring from Maryland … Ranked as the No. 54 tight end nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 27 player in Maryland by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 28 tight end nationally and the No. 23 player in Maryland by ESPN.com.

 

Marcelias Sutton
5-9 • 180 • Running Back
Warsaw, N.C. • James Kenan HS

Played running back and safety at James Kenan High School for coach Ken Avent, Jr. … Finished his high school career with 5,272 all-purpose yards, 4,370 yards rushing and 54 total TDs … As a senior, rushed for 1,343 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns in 14 games, averaging more than eight yards per touch … Also tallied 47 tackles … Named the Wilmington Star News All-Area Offensive Player of the Year … Led team to the Class 1AA state title as a senior and a perfect 15-0 mark … In the championship game, had 25 rushes for 186 yards and two touchdowns and nine tackles to earn MVP honors … Rushed for 1,804 yards and had 26 total touchdowns as a junior … Team was 28-1 his final two seasons … Played in the 2013 North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl at safety … Had three tackles, including one for loss … Ranked as the No. 95 running back nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 112 running back nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Eric Shute 
6-5 • 290 • Offensive Line
Glen Ellyn, Ill. • Glenbard West HS

Played offensive guard at Glenbard West High School for coach Chad Hetlet … Named to the 2013 Chicago Tribune all-state team … Gained 30 pounds prior to his senior season … Helped team to an 11-2 record, including 7-0 in conference play and a berth in the Illinois 7A state semifinals as a senior … Ranked as the No. 43 offensive guard nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 35 player in Illinois by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 80 offensive guard nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Jalan McClendon 
6-5 • 195 • Quarterback
Charlotte, N.C. • West Mecklenburg HS

Played quarterback at West Mecklenburg High School for coach Jeff Caldwell … Threw for over 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior … Led team to a 9-3 record and a berth in the NC 4AA state playoffs as a senior … As a junior, threw for over 1,700 yards and 22 touchdowns and rushed for over 200 yards and six touchdowns … Played in the 2013 North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl …Was the starting QB for North Carolina, completing 16-of-26 passes for 164 yards … Also played high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 15 quarterback nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 18 pro-style quarterback and No. 22 player in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 20 pocket-passer quarterback nationally and the No. 16 player in North Carolina by ESPN.com.

 

Garrett Bradbury
6-4 • 250 • Tight End
Charlotte, N.C. • Charlotte Christian School

Played tight end and defensive end for coach Jason Estep at Charlotte Christian School … Totaled 53 catches for 918 yards and 12 touchdowns for his career … As a senior, hauled in 17 passes for 360 yards and a career-best six scores … Also recorded 67 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and five sacks as a senior … Caught 18 passes for 325 yards and four TDs as a junior … Helped team finish a perfect 12-0 as a senior, and win the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state title … Team also won the state title junior season … High school teammate of fellow 2014 signee Bo Hines … Ranked as the No. 58 tight end nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 54 tight end nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Kyle Bambard
5-9 • 175 • Placekicker
Walled Lake, Mich. • Walled Lake Western HS

Played quarterback and handled all kicking duties at Walled Lake Western High School for coach Michael Zdebski … Made 11-of-18 field goals and averaged 37.3 yards on 27 punts as a senior … Converted 130-of-138 extra points during his career, including 47-of-48 as a senior … Of his 144 career kickoffs, 90 went for a touchback … For his career, threw for 4,268 yards and 48 TDs and rushed for 2,680 yards and 20 TDs … As a senior, completed 112-of-188 passes (.596) for 1,721 yards with 21 TDs and only five INTs … Also rushed for 1,458 yards (average of 9.7 per carry) and 14 TDs … Helped team to a 9-2 record as a senior, including 5-0 in conference play … Team advanced to the district finals of the state playoffs … As a starting QB, went 29-6 … Also played high school baseball, and hit .435 during his sophomore year … High school teammate of redshirt freshman linebacker Josh Jones … Ranked as the No. 9 kicker nationally by Chris Kohl and No. 15 by Kornblue Kicking … Ranked as the No. 12 kicker nationally and the No. 16 player in Michigan by ESPN.com.

 

Maurice Trowell 
5-11 • 175 • Wide Receiver
Durham, N.C. • Southern Durham HS

Played wide receiver at Southern Durham High School for coach Adrian Jones … Caught 93 passes for 1,760 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior … Finished with 2,190 all-purpose yards and 22 total TDs … A 2013 Associated Press all-state selection … NCPreps.com 3A all-state team selection … Helped team to a 14-2 record and the 2013 NC 3AA state championship … Finished the game with eight catches for 198 yards and two touchdowns to earn Outstanding Offensive Player of the Game honors … Had 48 receptions for 948 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior … A first-team all-conference selection … Played in the 2013 North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl where he had four receptions for 26 yards … Ranked as the No. 59 wide receiver nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 33 player in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 85 wide receiver nationally and the No. 23 player in North Carolina by ESPN.com.

 

Tyler Jones 
6-3 • 277 • Offensive Line
Stone Mountain, Ga. • Stephenson HS

Played on the offensive line at Stephenson High School for coach Ron Gartrell … A 2013 5A all-state honorable mention selection and was ranked as the No. 2 guard in Georgia by the Atlanta Journal Constitution … Helped team to a 7-3 mark as a senior, reaching the second round of the Georgia 5A state playoffs … Played in the Cobb All-Star Senior Bowl and the Florida-Georgia all-star contest … Ranked as the No. 46 offensive guard nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 48 offensive tackle nationally and No. 50 player in Georgia by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 33 offensive tackle nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Will Richardson
6-6 • 308 • Offensive Tackle
Burlington, N.C. • Cummings HS

Played offensive tackle at Cummings High School for coach Steve Johnson … A two-time Burlington Times-News all-region selection … Played in the 2013 North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl … Also played high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 94 offensive tackle nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 61 offensive tackle nationally and the No. 18 player in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked No. 290 in ESPN.com’s top 300, as the No. 16 offensive guard nationally and the No. 13 player in North Carolina.

 

Deonte Holden 
6-5 • 220 • Defensive End
Hyattsville, Md. • DeMatha Catholic HS

Played defensive end and tight end at DeMatha Catholic High School for coach Elijah Brooks … Team finished 11-1, including a 6-0 record in conference play, and won the WCAC championship … DeMatha also finished as the top ranked team in Maryland … Played in both the Offense-Defense Senior Bowl and the Chesapeake Bowl… Ranked as the No. 77 defensive end nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 31 strongside defensive end nationally and No. 18 player in Maryland by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 110 defensive end nationally and the No. 25 player in Maryland by ESPN.com.

 

Coult Culler 
6-5 • 230 • Linebacker
Wilmington, N.C. • Laney HS

A four-year starter at middle linebacker at Laney High School for coach Greg Ditz … Posted 135 tackles in 11 games as a senior … A 2013 Associated Press all-state selection …Also named the Mideastern Conference Player of the Year and the Wilmington Star News All-Area Defensive Player of the Year … Team finished 6-5 as a senior, advancing to the NC 4AA playoffs … Had 139 tackles, including 14 for loss, as a junior earning all-conference and Mid-Eastern Defensive Player of the Year honors … Ranked as the No. 47 middle linebacker nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 46 outside linebacker nationally and the No. 25 player in North Carolina by ESPN.com.

 

Mike Stevens 
6-0 • 185 • Cornerback
Davidson, N.C. • Davidson Day

Played defensive back and wide receiver for coach Chad Grier at Davidson Day … Recorded 15 career interceptions … Posted 39 tackles and three interceptions as a senior … Finished his career with 2,698 all-purpose yards and 35 total touchdowns … Caught 66 passes for 1,334 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior … Named to the NCISAA all-state team on both defense and offense … Had 71 tackles and five interceptions as a junior … Helped team to a 12-1 record as a senior and the school’s third straight N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II championship … Also runs track and finished third in the 100-meter dash for the small independent schools’ state track meet as a junior … Ranked as the No. 167 athlete nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Kentavius Street 
6-2 • 264 • Defensive End
Greenville, N.C. • Rose HS

Played defensive end and tight end at Rose High School for coach Dave Wojtecki … Recorded 92 tackles with 16 tackles for loss as a senior … Helped team to a 12-3 record and the semifinals of the NC 4A state playoffs as a senior … Had 93 tackles and 19.5 tackles for loss as a junior … Attended Douglas (Ga.) Coffee County High his first two years of high school … Played in the U.S. Army All-American game in San Antonio …Tabbed the No. 11 overall player for the East squad postgame … Ranked as the No. 18 defensive end nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 43 player nationally regardless of position, the No. 4 strongside defensive end nationally, and No. 2 player in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked No. 68 in ESPN.com’s top 300, as the No. 7 defensive end nationally and the No. 4 player in North Carolina.

 

Justin Jones 
6-3 • 275 • Defensive Line
Austell, Ga. • South Cobb HS

Played defensive end and tackle at South Cobb High School for coach Michael Youngblood … Tallied 63 tackles, including eight for loss, as a junior … Played in the Cobb County All-Star Senior Bowl … Recorded a sack and blocked an extra point … Also played in the Offense-Defense Senior Bowl … Ranked as the No. 42 defensive tackle nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 241 player nationally regardless of position, the No. 14 strongside defensive end nationally, and No. 20 player in Georgia by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 38 defensive tackle nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Bradley Chubb 
6-4 • 240 • Defensive End
Powder Springs, Ga. • Hillgrove HS

Played defensive end at Hillgrove High School for coach Phillip Ironside … Played in the Cobb County All-Star Senior Bowl … Recorded a sack, and returned an INT 40 yards for a TD … Team finished 11-2 as a senior, reaching the Georgia 6A quarterfinals … Ranked as the No. 62 defensive end nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 82 player in Georgia by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 59 outside linebacker nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Troy Vincent, Jr.
5-10 • 185 • Cornerback
Baltimore, Md. • Gilman School

Played cornerback and wide receiver at the Gilman School for coach Biff Poggi … Helped team to a 7-3 record as a senior … Played in the Blue-Grey All-American Game in Florida … Son of the former Wisconsin All-American and 15-year NFL cornerback Troy Vincent … Father was named All-Pro three times, was a five-time Pro Bowler and is currently the senior vice president of the NFL Player Engagement Organization … Ranked as the No. 33 cornerback nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 31 cornerback nationally and the No. 11 player in Maryland by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 45 athlete nationally and the No. 5 player in Maryland by ESPN.com.

 

Deshaywn Middleton 
6-2 • 295 • Defensive Tackle
Winston-Salem, N.C. • Parkland HS

Played on both the defensive and offensive lines at Parkland High School for coaches DeAngelo Bell and Martin Samek … Limited to 4.5 games as a senior due to a knee injury … As a senior, had 30 tackles and six sacks … Had 45 tackles, 15 sacks and three forced fumbles as a junior … A first-team All-Piedmont Triad Conference selection and All-Northwest member … Also played high school basketball and baseball … Ranked as an Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America … Brother, Doug, is a linebacker at Appalachian State, and earned freshman all-America honors in 2011 … Ranked as the No. 85 defensive tackle nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 39 defensive tackle nationally and No. 24 player in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 91 defensive tackle nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Tony Adams
6-1 • 315 • Offensive Line
Charlotte, N.C. • Independence HS

Enrolled at NC State for the 2014 spring semester … Played both center and defensive tackle at Independence High School for coach Joe Evans … Team posted an 8-5 record during senior season and advanced to the second round of the NC 4AA state playoffs … Named All-Mecklenburg County by the Charlotte Observer … Served as team captain … Played his junior season at left tackle, earning all-conference honors … Finished with 56 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a junior … Earned all-conference honors three years … Moved from Boston prior to his sophomore year … Also has played competitive tennis since the age of two, and was the No. 1 player for Independence … Father, Carl Thomas, is in his 33rd year as head wrestling coach at Boston University … Ranked as the No. 7 center nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 46 offensive guard nationally by ESPN.com.

 

RC Brunstetter
6-2 • 225 • Long Snapper
Mocksville, N.C. • Davie County HS

Enrolled at NC State for the 2014 spring semester … Started three years as the team’s long snapper for coach DeVore Holman at Davie County High School … Only started to play football as a sophomore … Helped his kicker set a North Carolina record of 77 consecutive PATs made … Finished with one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries on special teams as a senior.

 

B.J. Hill 
6-3 • 260 • Defensive Tackle
Oakboro, N.C. • West Stanly HS

Enrolled at NC State for the 2014 spring semester … Played defensive end and running back at West Stanly High School for coach James Johnson … Totaled 68 tackles, nine sacks and one INT as a senior … Had 118 rushes for 819 yards and five touchdowns as well … Also played basketball, including AAU competiton … Ranked as the No. 70 defensive end nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 35 player in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 50 defensive end nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Bo Hines 
6-1 • 190 • Wide Receiver
Charlotte, N.C. • Charlotte Christian HS

Enrolled at NC State for the 2014 spring semester  … Played wide receiver for coach Jason Estep at Charlotte Christian School … Finished his varsity career with 115 receptions for 1,772 yards and 19 touchdowns … Also rushed for 882 career yards and eight scores … Caught 51 passes for 832 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior … Also rushed for 229 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 525 yards and eight TDs in 2013 … Helped team finish a perfect 12-0 as a senior and win the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state title … Team also won the state title junior season … Earned wide receiver MVP honors after posting a combine-best 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the Best of the Midwest combine held in Indianapolis in 2013 … NC State’s first commitment in the 2014 class … High school teammate of fellow 2014 signee Garrett Bradbury … Ranked as the No. 91 wide receiver nationally by rivals.com … Also the No. 23 player in North Carolina … Ranked as the No. 161 wide receiver nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 119 wide receiver nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Ty Linton
6-2 • 235 • Linebacker
Weddington, N.C. • Charlotte Christian School

Enrolled at NC State for the 2014 spring semester … Originally signed with North Carolina in 2010, and was recruited by Dave Doeren when he was at Wisconsin … Elected to sign a pro baseball contract with Arizona instead, as the Diamondbacks drafted Linton in the 14th round and offered him a $1.25 million dollar signing bonus … Coached by Jason Estep at Charlotte Christian School … Started on both sides of the ball and helped lead Charlotte Christian to the NCSIAA 11-man Division I championship game as a senior … Named to the NCISAA Division I all-state team three times … Recorded 12 sacks on defense … Ran for 542 yards and seven touchdowns on 118 carries on offense … Also led Christian to the baseball NCISSA 3A state championship as a junior …Coming out of high school, was ranked as the No. 25 player in North Carolina and the No. 63 linebacker in the country by Rivals.com and was ranked as the No. 27 outside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com.

 

Stephen Louis 
6-1 • 190 • Wide Receiver
West Palm Beach, Fla. • Palm Beach Lakes HS

Enrolled at NC State for the 2014 spring semester … Played wide receiver and running back at Palm Beach Lakes High School for coach Willie Snead … Rushed for 1,013 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior … In his final high school game, rushed for 244 yards and four scores … Ranked as the No. 100 player in the state of Florida by Rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 104 athlete nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Kalen McCain 
6-1 • 175 • Defensive Back
Durham, N.C. • Hillside HS

Enrolled at NC State for the 2014 spring semester … Played safety at Hillside High School for coach Antonio King … Tallied 50+ tackles, nine interceptions and seven pass breakups as a senior … Returned one INT for a score, and also recorded five tackles for loss … Team finished 9-3 and advanced to the second round of the NC 4A state championships … As a junior, he registered 36 tackles, four interceptions (returned one for a touchdown) and five pass breakups … Selected to play for the U.S. under-19 national team vs. Canada in the International Bowl at the University of Texas-Arlington … Ranked as the No. 75 safety nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 34 player in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 27 safety nationally and the No. 16 player in North Carolina by ESPN.com.

 

Germaine Pratt 
6-3 • 195 • Safety
High Point, N.C. • High Point Central HS

Enrolled at NC State for the 2014 spring semester … Played safety and wide receiver for coach Wayne Jones at High Point Central High School … Posted 328 career tackles, including 179 solo stops and 21 tackles for loss …Finished with 12 career INTs … Earned All-Piedmont Triad 4A all-conference three times … Totaled 104 tackles and five TFLs as a senior … Also had five interceptions and seven PBUs … Caught 31 passes for 424 yards and three touchdowns … A 2013 Associated Press all-state selection at defensive back … Named Piedmont Triad 4A Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … Team finished 9-4 and advanced to the second round of the NC 4A state championships … Totaled 92 tackles, four interceptions and two pass breakups as a junior … Played in the 2013 North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl … Had eight tackles, including one for a loss … Selected to the Offense-Defense Senior Bowl, but did not play because of early enrollment at NC State … Also played high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 90 safety nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 213 player nationally regardless of position, the No. 13 outside linebacker nationally by rivals.com, and the No. 9 player in North Carolina … Ranked as the No. 77 safety nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Terronne Prescod
6-4 • 340 • Offensive Line
Decatur, Ga. • Columbia HS

Enrolled at NC State for the 2014 spring semester … Played offensive guard at Columbia High School for coach David Edwards … A 2013 4A all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution … Ranked as the No. 47 guard nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 28 guard nationally by rivals.com and the No. 51 player in Georgia … Ranked as the No. 79 offensive guard nationally by ESPN.com.

 

 

Jaylen Samuels 
6-0 • 225 • Running Back
Charlotte, N.C. • Mallard Creek HS

Played running back and H-Back at Mallard Creek High School for coach Michael Palmieri … As a senior, had 109 carries for 1,404 yards (12.9 yards per carry) and 39 rushing touchdowns … Also had 49 catches for 932 yards and 16 more scores … Tallied 59 total touchdowns as a senior; he scored a touchdown every 2.8 times he touched the football … A 2013 Associated Press all-state selection … Named the Charlotte Mecklenburg I-Meck Offensive Player of the Year … Helped team to a perfect 16-0 record and the NC 4AA state title as a senior … Finished the game with seven carries for 99 yards and three touchdowns, and also had five catches for 114 yards and two more scores … Named his team’s MVP … Team finished ranked No. 1 in North Carolina and No. 31 nationally according to MaxPreps.com … Played a wide receiver as a junior, posting 45 catches for 1,021 yards and 12 touchdowns … Named Mr. 4A Football from NCPreps.com … Also played high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 7 fullback nationally by scout.com … Ranked as the No. 2 fullback and No. 20 player in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 97 athlete nationally by ESPN.com.

 

Max Stoffer
6-3 • 220 • Linebacker
Nashville, Tenn. • Father Ryan HS

Played linebacker at Father Ryan High School for coach Bruce Lussier … Posted 351 tackles in his three varsity seasons … Finished his senior season with 141 total tackles, including 77 solo stops … Also credited with five caused fumbles … Earned all-state honors as a linebacker.

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Former NC State Running Back Jordan Houston Signs with Marshall

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Former NC State Running Back Jordan Houston has officially transferred to Marshall for his final year of eligibility. NC State played Marshall this past season, but Houston didn’t play against the Thundering Herd, because he had already opted to redshirt the remainder of the season.

After playing in three games this past season, Houston opted to redshirt the remainder of the season (despite the fact that he was the starter at the time), giving him the ability to transfer with one year of eligibility remaining.

Houston played in 51 games for NC State over 5 years on the field, rushing for 1,392 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and 6 touchdowns. He also caught 60 passes for 398 yards and 1 touchdown.

Houston was a 3-Star prospect in NC State’s 2019 recruiting class out of Flint High School in Oakton, Virginia.

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Philip Rivers will Finally be Enshrined in the NC State Hall of Fame in April

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Wolfpack legend Philip Rivers will finally be inducted into the NC State Hall of Fame on April 20th!

Rivers was elected into the Hall of Fame back in 2013 (2nd year of the NC State Hall of Fame), but he has deferred his enshrinement over the years due to time constraints.

 

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Rivers pretty much owns every NC State record for Quarterbacks, and still has the most Career Passing Yards and Passes Completed in ACC history, and he ranks 3rd in Touchdown Passes. Rivers was the ACC Rookie of the Year in 2000, and the ACC Player of the Year in 2003.

You can buy your tickets here.

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DJ Burns Had a Word for Wolfpack Fans After Winning the ACC Championship

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When NC State’s DJ Burns was giving his acceptance speech after receiving the 2024 ACC Tournament MVP Award, Burns had the following quote to say when asked what he wanted to say to the fans.

“I’m going to keep it real simple. Thank you to the ones who’ve been consistent throughout the ride, and welcome back everybody else.”

Burns’ words struck a chord.

Throughout much of this season, it was embarrassing to see all the empty seats in PNC Arena.

As the Wolfpack lost 7 of their final 9 regular season games, it was clear that this team wasn’t just losing games, but they were also losing much of the fanbase.

It’s clear from Burns’ words that the empty seats were noticed, and so were the words of fans online.

NC State finished the regular season 10th, and much of the fanbase was frustrated, and rightfully so.

But, frustrated doesn’t have to mean giving up.

‘Never giving up’ is kind of supposed to be NC State’s thing.

The words of Jimmy V reverberate throughout the history of NC State basketball.

This team didn’t always put W’s in the Win column this season, and it wasn’t always an easy watch, but never for a moment were these players not playing as hard as they could for their school, one another, and their coach.

They never gave up.

Fans have a right to be frustrated, but you can still show up for a team, even when they struggle, because that’s what loyal fans do. When players wear a jersey with NC State across the chest, and they don’t give up, their fans shouldn’t either.

NC State fans aren’t known to be fair weather fans. Let’s not get in the business of leading our players to think we are.

But, like Burns said, whether you’ve been along for the ride all season or not, it’s time to hop on.

 

 

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WATCH: PackInsider’s 2023 Sean Brown Highlight Reel

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This past season was a breakout season for Junior Safety, now turned Linebacker, Sean Brown.

This past season, Brown started in 11 of the 13 games that he played in, and ranked 3rd on the team in tackles (66) and pass breakups (5). He also had 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 1 forced fumble. Brown’s PFF Grade of 63.7 ranked 13th on the team. His Tackling Grade of 86.6 ranked 2nd on the team behind Payton Wilson.

As you will notice in our Highlight Reel ABOVE, Brown lived in the box, and is a very ferocious tackler. He will fit right in at Linebacker next year for the Wolfpack.

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