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Dave Doeren Talks After Day 4 of NC State’s 2018 Fall Camp: BULLETED

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Head Coach Dave Doeren spoke to the media after Day 4 of NC State’s 2018 Fall Camp. Here’s what he had to say in BULLETED form, with the video below.

  • Senior Running Back Reggie Gallaspy just had another great practice. Best place he’s been physically and mentally. Having a child a couple of years ago, and all that adds to a players life, and numerous injuries, I just think he’s in a good place. He’s in good shape and understands whats at stake. Only been 4 days, but he’s a Senior thats playing like a Senior. He’s definitely our starting running back. How much the other guys factor in will have to do with what they prove.
  • Gallaspy was huge for NC State last year on 3rd down. Incredible in pass protection. For quarterback Ryan Finley, it’s like having another starting offensive lineman back there. He trusts him so much.
  • Both Freshmen running back Ricky Person and Trent Pennix are great coming out of the backfield in the passing game. Great hands. That’s what they look for when they recruit running backs. Even being able to put them in the slot.
  • Experience in the running game isn’t where you would want it to be. Nyheim Hines leaving early, and Erin Collins transferring. Holes that weren’t there when you set up your recruiting board. Every year there are freshman and redshirt freshman that make a name for themselves in college football.
  • Doesn’t look a the new 4-game redshirt rule as experimental time with these kids. If they’re ready, we will play them, and that’s based on the news of that position. Having guys available in the middle of the season and the end of the season is valuable too. You don’t want to play them all early. As you know there are injuries in college football. Then you have guys available on the developmental team you can bring up.
  • Likes the way Junior Cornerback Nick McCloud processes the game. His preparation. Way he goes about the game. Work-ethic. He’s getting to go against great wide receivers every day. You can’t replace experience.
  • Redshirt Sophomore Defensive Tackle Shug Frazier practiced today.
  • The defensive line has a chip on their shoulder to prove people wrong. A lot to do over the next 21 practices, but they are being in and their chemistry is good.
  • Defensive Ends James Smith-Williams and Darian Roseboro have really jumped out in the first four days. The play after play consistency for players who weren’t used to playing play after play.
  • The guys are battling on the inside to see who wants that job. Shug Frazier, Eurndraus Bryant, Val Martin, and Alim McNeil. A lot of guys are getting reps in there.
  • Roseboro is like Finley. He wants to be a high draft pick, and one of the best players at his position in the country. He understands by coming back he’s giving himself that opportunity. There are things that were left on the table that were important to both him and his father. He wants to honor his dad with his play, and wants to finish some things.

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Transfer Portal Rundown: Who Transferred Out and Who Transferred In?

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NC State Wide Receiver Julian Gray is Entering the Transfer Portal

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NC State Wide Receiver Julian Gray announced today that he will be entering the Transfer Portal.

This past season, Gray had career highs in receptions (16) and receiving yards (170). He ranked 4th on the team in receptions, and 7th on the team in receiving yards.

Gray has served as NC State’s primary Kickoff Returner the past two seasons, averaging 24.9 yards per return. This past year, he averaged 26.0 yards per carry, which ranked 3rd in the ACC, and 11th nationally. It stands as the 5th best single-season average in school history.

Back in 2021, ON3 ranked Gray as a 4-star prospect, the #197 overall player nationally, and the #13 player in the state of North Carolina.

For the past two seasons, Gray has carried a lot of preseason hype that hasn’t ultimately materialized in the season. I’m not saying that’s Gray’s fault, or his role in the offensive scheme. It is what it is, but with the influx of talented Wide Receivers that the Wolfpack brought in through the Portal and the High School ranks, it seems like Gray if he was looking for an increased role in 2024, it probably wasn’t going to be in Raleigh.

Gray has 2 more years of eligibility remaining.

 

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WATCH: Wesley Grimes Steals the Show at NC State’s Spring Game with 2 TD’s

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Junior Wesley Grimes, who transferred to NC State after playing his first to seasons at Wake Forest this offseason, stole the show at the Wolfpack’s 2024 Spring Game, reeling in touchdowns of 30 yards and 90 yards.

Grimes led NC State in receiving yards and touchdown receptions in the contest.

Check out his tape from the Spring Game.

As a Sophomore this past season, Grimes caught 20 passes for 339 yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 games. As a True Freshman the year  before, he played in 6 games, collecting 4 receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown.

In all reality, Grimes is coming home. He was a 4-Star prospect out of Millbrook High School here in Raleigh. ON3, 247Sports and Rivals all ranked Grimes as a Top-250 prospect in the 2022 recruiting class, with Rivals ranking him as the #36 overall player nationally, the #4 Wide Receiver, and the #2 player in the state of North Carolina.

Back in 2021, Grimes chose the Demon Deacons over NC State, Tennessee, Duke and Louisville. On December 8th, 2023, Grimes decided to come back home and run with the Pack.

 

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WATCH: Noah Rogers Shows Off Well Rounded Game in NC State’s 2024 Spring Game

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Last Saturday was the 2024 Spring Game, and Wolfpack fans finally got to see what it was like for Redshirt Freshman Wide Receiver Noah Rogers to play in an NC State jersey.

Rogers was outstanding, with 6 receptions for over 100 yards.

Throughout the game, he showed how well rounded his game is, catching balls through contact across the middle, beating the Cornerback down the sideline, running short slants, or making things happen around the line of scrimmage.

Check out our Highlights of Noah Rogers from NC State’s Spring Game.





Rogers transferred to NC State from Ohio St. this offseason.

ON3 rated Rogers as a 5-Star prospect in the the 2023 class, and the #26 overall player nationally, the #3 Wide Receiver and the #1 player in the state of North Carolina.

Rogers was teammates with Tamarcus Cooley at Rolesville, who transferred to NC State from Maryland this offseason as well. As a Senior at Rolesville, Rogers had 39 receptions for 799 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also returned a Kickoff for a TD. As a Junior, he had 70 receptions for 1,432 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also returned a Punt for a TD.

This past season, Rogers played in 4 games (14 snaps) for Ohio State, but didn’t record any stats. He will be a Redshirt Freshman at NC State in 2024, with 4 years of eligibility remaining.

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