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Samuels, Chubb and Cole named Preseason All-ACC

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Jaylen Samuels (AP), Bradley Chubb (DE), and AJ Cole III (P) were named to the Preseason All-ACC team this afternoon.

This is just the latest in a barrage of media stories that have been hyping up the Wolfpack this season, which for NC State fans is both exciting and terrifying.

State fans love to hear their team getting the national pub, but they also have come to fear the worst when expectations get too high. This year, however, may be different. This isn’t a team filled with big-time names and high-end recruits. This is a team whose past statistics and seniority are beating the hype drum. This is a proven group, especially on the defensive line, and one that has been through the battles before.

Samuels is probably the biggest name of the bunch, listed at “All-Purpose” position, Samuels is forcing the NC State coaches to get creative in ways they can get him the rock. Last season he was the Pack’s leading receiver with 55 catches and also was their 3rd best running back. He finished with 14 TDs, one of which he threw. The excitement and versatility he brings will be key this season for NC State.

Chubbs finished last season with 22 tackles for loss. That was good for 4th in college football and 2nd in the ACC. He was 19th in the nation with 10.5 sacks and was named the team’s defensive MVP last season. He is already getting a ton of looks from the NFL.

Cole was on record for two 60+ yard punts last season (one was 72 yds.) Averaged 54.5 yds against Wake Forest last season, which was good enough for the 3rd best average in a single game in Wolfpack history.

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

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April 18, 2024

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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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April 17, 2024

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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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NC State Offers FCS DT Elinus Noel III

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April 17, 2024

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After Elinus Noel III (6’2″/230) entered the Transfer Portal yesterday, it didn’t take long for NC State to extend an offer.

He also has picked up offers from Baylor and Temple.

Noel III played last year at Texas Southern, which is in the FCS. As a Junior, he had 52 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 10 games.

Prior to Texas Southern, Noel III spent his first two seasons at Nicholls State, where he recorded a total of 53 tackles.

247Sports ranked him as a 3-Star prospect in the 2021 recruiting class out of New Orleans (LA).

Noel III has 1 year of eligibility remaining.

With Nick Campbell entering the Transfer Portal, NC State is in the hunt for some depth at Nose Tackle. Even if the staff were to feel confident with what they have in JR Brandon Cleveland and RS-SODJ Jackson, the Wolfpack is in need of depth at the position.

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WATCH: In NC State’s Spring Game, Tight End Justin Joly Showed He is Going to Be Trouble for Opposing Defenses in ’24

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It was evident NC State Tight End Justin Joly (6’3″/235) is going to be a problem for opposing defenses after his performance in the 2024 Spring Game a few weeks back. He is an extremely athletic Tight End, but he’s also bigger and more physical than I expected.

According to my calculations, Joly had 3 receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown. He started things off with a 3-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone. He followed that up with a 16 yard catch across the middle through contact. Finally, Joly was the recipient of a double-reverse flea flicker, from RB Demarcus Jones II to WR Kevin Concepcion to QB Grayson McCall to him, for a 37-yard gain.

Joly transferred to NC State this offseason from UCONN, and he was the #2 Tight End in the Transfer Portal according to ON3. He had an incredible Sophomore campaign this past year, catching 56 passes for 578 yards and 2 touchdowns. Joly had 4 receptions for 38 yards in the season opener against the Wolfpack.

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