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4 NC State Players in SI’s NFL Top 300

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Sports Illustrated released their list of the NFL’s top 400 players, and 4 former NC State players made the cut. Here’s what SI had to say about each of them.

#252 (#10 CB) – CB David Amerson – He’s a quality puzzle piece within the context of a zone scheme, and can matchup in man against certain receivers. The concern is against deep balls; Amerson must get better there.

#247 (#15 3-4 OLB) – 3-4 OLB Willie Young – He’s proficient as a looper or penetrator on stunts, and is capable of setting the edge in run defense. The Bears edge-rushing group’with Young, Leonard Floyd and Pernell McPhee’is underappreciated.

#139 (#12 QB) – QB Russell Wilson – I didn’t think he could become a quality NFL pocket passer. And, to be clear, because of his height, there are still plays from the pocket that he simply can’t make. But to Wilson’s immense credit, and to Seattle’s, he has discovered some dropback discipline on quick-strike throws out of spread sets. The beauty is that this doesn’t come at the expense of his sandlot abilities.

#88 (#12 QB) – QB Philip Rivers – The Chargers haven’t won enough for him to be thought of this way, but most people in football consider Rivers elite, no discussion. He’s a master field-reader, both before and after the snap. His high interception total last year’league-leading 21’stemmed from an uncommon number of route-running miscues by largely inexperienced receivers.

 

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NC State CB Shyheim Battle Receives Invitation to Jets Rookie Mini Camp

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NC State Cornerback Shyheim Battle has received an invitation from the New York Jets to participate in their Rookie Mini Camp.

Battle had 1 year of eligibility remaining, but declared for the NFL Draft on January 3rd.

He finished this past year as the most experienced player on the Wolfpack’s defense, starting in 41 of the 51 games he has played in dating back to 2019. In a rarity in this day-and-age, Battle was a 4-year starter at the Cornerback position for NC State. He graduated with a degree in Communications.

In his final season in Red and White, Battle had 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery. His PFF Grade of 70.6 was the 7th best on the Wolfpack defense.

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NC State PK Brayden Narveson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Titans

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NC State Place Kicker Brayden Narveson has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Tennessee Titans.

In his one season in Raleigh, Narveson made 18 of his 23 Field Goal attempts for the Wolfpack, and made all 38 Extra Point attempts. Narveson made some history in his one season at NC State, kicking a 57-yard Field Goal against Duke, breaking the school record for the longest Field Goal.

Narveson ranked 4th in the ACC in Field Goals attempted (23), and 5th in Field Goals made (18) this season. He ranked 9th in conference in scoring (7.1 points per game).

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Colts

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April 27, 2024

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix has signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

In his final year in Raleigh, Pennix had 15 receptions for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 2 times for 67 yards and a touchdown.

Pennix arrived at NC State as a Running Back out of Sanderson High School in Raleigh.

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NC State DE Savion Jackson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Chargers

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April 27, 2024

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The Los Angeles Chargers have signed NC State Defensive End Savion Jackson to an Undrafted Free Agent Deal.

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.

Jackson took a Top-30 visit to Los Angeles.

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