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The Denver Broncos Draft Bradley Chubb at #5

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NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb was just taken by the Denver Broncos with the 5th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Here’s the moment that Chubb found out he was being taken by the Broncos:

He gets to play alongside All-Pro linebacker Von Miller, who Chubb said he has tried to pattern his game after. Opposing quarterbacks are going to have their hands full with this duo coming at them full speed.

Miller was excited at the prospect of playing with Chubb, seeing him as a combination of himself and Khalil Mack of the Raiders.

Check out Miller’s reaction when Chubb’s name was called:

To give a little context to the amount of money Chubb will be seeing on his paycheck, the #5 overall pick last year signed a $25.5 million contract, with $16.6 million of it guaranteed.

Chubb is 4th player in NC State history to be drafted in the Top-5, alongside Mario Williams (#1), Roman Gabriel (#2), and Philip Rivers (#4).

He is also the 16th Wolfpack player to be drafted in the first round. Check out the list below (via NC State Media Guide).

Should Chubb have gone earlier. I believe so. But I’m glad he didn’t. Denver is the perfect fit for Chubb.

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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 Long Snapper Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with Arizona

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NC State Long Snapper has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

Shimko was the winner of the Patrick Mannelly award this year, given annually to the best Long Snapper in College Football.

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The Eagles Drafted NC State Center Dylan McMahon in the 6th Round

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April 27, 2024

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NC State Center Dylan McMahon was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 6th round of the 2024 NFL Draft, taken with the 190th overall pick.

McMahon was a 4-year starter at NC State, starting in 43 of the 48 games he has played in. Instead of returning for his final year of eligibility, McMahon bet on himself, and it looks like it paid off.

At the NFL Combine, McMahon ranked in the Top-10 in 4 of the 5 events, and in the Top-5 in 3 of them.

3-Cone – 7.26 seconds (2nd)
Shuttle – 4.33 seconds (2nd)
Broad Jump – 9’7″ (4th)
Vertical – 33.0″ (8th)
40 Yard Dash – 5.10 seconds (20)

I’m not attempting to be prophetic, but for perspective, 13 years ago, Jason Kelce was taken in the 6th round with the 191st overall pick.

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WATCH: QB CJ Bailey’s Tape from NC State’s 2024 Spring Game

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April 27, 2024

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True Freshman CJ Bailey proved why he might be the NC State’s future at Quarterback in the 2024 Spring Game a few weeks back. Bailey was 8 of 12 for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The first touchdown was a 30-yard pass to Junior Wesley Grimes, and the 2nd one was a 28-yarder to fellow Freshman Terrell Anderson.

He also rushed the ball 5 times for 72 yards, which was the 2nd most rushing yards by any player.

Check out Bailey’s tape from NC State’s 2024 Spring Game.

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Payton Wilson is the 7th Highest Drafted Linebacker in NC State History

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April 27, 2024

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Last night NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson was drafted in the 3rd round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the 98th overall pick.

Wilson is the 16th Wolfpack Linebacker to be selected in the NFL Draft, and the 7th highest drafted.

Levar Fisher – 2nd round – 49th overall (2002)
Nate Irving – 3rd round – 67th overall (2011)
Germaine Pratt – 3rd round – 72nd overall (2019)
Bobby Houston – 3rd round – 75th overall (1990)
Robert Abraham – 3rd round – 77th overall (1982)
Damien Covington – 3rd round – 96th overall (1995)
Payton Wilson – 3rd round – 98th overall (2024)
Stephen Tulloch – 4th round – 116th overall (2006)
Frank Bush – 5th round – 133rd overall (1985)
Terrell Manning – 5th round – 163rd overall (2012)
David Merritt – 7th round – 191st overall (1993)
Pat Thomas – 6th round – 194th overall (2005)
Audie Cole – 7th round – 210th overall (2012)
Bill Gentry – 12th round – 293rd overall (1967)
Scott Adell – 12th round – 330th overall (1992)
Henry Hipps – 16th round – 411th (1969)

Honestly, in looking at the list above, the best NFL Linebacker of the bunch wasn’t in the Top-5 highest drafted. The man right behind Wilson, Stephen Tulloch, easily had the best career of any Wolfpack Linebacker to be drafted, and he was taken in the 4th round.

It’s not where you start, but where you finish.

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