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Previewing Arizona State’s Offense

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The Sun Devils offense can put points on the board.

Arizona St.’s offense is led by RS Junior quarterback Manny Wilkins. When he actually has time to throw the ball, he has been extremely effective. Through 12 games, he has passed for 2,918 yards (63.5%), 17 touchdowns and five interceptions. Wilkins can also hurt you with his legs too, rushing for 6 touchdowns this season. Wilkins was an All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention.

Senior running back Demario Richard has been en fuego the past 4 games, averaging 149.5 rushing yards per game and 7 yards per carry. He’s just shy of 1,000 yards on the year, entering the game with 977 rushing yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Fortunately, stopping the run is what NC State’s defense does best, finishing the regular season ranked 27th nationally in rush defense. Richard was an All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention.

Arizona St.’s receiving corps is the most impressive aspect of their offense in my opinion. They are led by Sophomore wide receiver  N’Keal Harry, who has a collected a gaudy 73 receptions, for 1,000 yards and 7 touchdowns. Harry was a 1st Team All-Pac 12 selection. Following Harry is Sophomore wide receiver Kyle Williams, who has 59 receptions for 678 yards and 5 touchdowns. Finally, RS Junior wide receiver Jalen Harvey has 33 receptions for 558 yards. Three receivers with over 550 receiving yards is impressive to say the least. NC State’s pass defense ranks 101st in the nation in pass defense, and the Wolfpack secondary could be in a world of trouble if they don’t get to Wilkins. Fortunately, the Sun Devils offensive line has surrendered 38 sacks thus far in 2017. They give up a sack every 9.18% pass plays, ranking 113th in the nation. It doesn’t look like Bradley Chubb will play much, if at all, so Darian Roseboro and Kentavius Street will have to do their best Chubb impression.

 

 

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NC State Sits in the Top-20 in 247’s Post-Spring 2024 Preseason Poll

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247’s Brad Crawford released his Post-Spring 2024 Preseason College Football Top-25 recently, and NC State moved up 1 spot to #20.

ACC Teams in the Top-25

11. FSU

14. Miami

16. Clemson

20. NC State

24. Virginia Tech

25. Louisville

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NC State Ranks 8th in Players Selected in the NFL Draft in the ACC in the Last 10 Years

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The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and NC State had two players drafted: Linebacker Payton Wilson in the 3rd round, and Center Dylan McMahon in the 6th round.

Over the past 10 years, NC State has produced 25 NFL Draft picks, and 3 1st round picks. The 25 Draft Picks ranks 8th in the ACC, and the 3 1st Round picks is tied for 7th.

NC State produced 18 NFL Draft Picks in the first 5 Draft’s of Dave Doeren’s tenure. Only 8 Wolfpack players have been selected in the past 5 NFL Drafts.

Players selected in the NFL Draft under Dave Doeren:

2024

Payton Wilson, LB – Pittsburgh – 3rd – 98th
Dylan McMahon, C – Philadelphia – 6th – 190th

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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 DB Robert Kennedy III Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Bolts

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NC State Nickel Robert Kennedy III has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kennedy III won’t be without a friend. He will be joined by Defensive End Savion Jackson, who also signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal.

Kennedy started for the Wolfpack in every single game this season at Nickelback, tallying 31 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.

His ProFootballFocus grade for the season is 79.7, which is the 2nd highest grade on the Wolfpack defense, and the highest grade of all the Safeties that came out of the Transfer Portal last year.

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