NC State Places 2 on the PFF Week 5 National Team of the Week

NC State placed 2 players on the ProFootballFocus’ Week 6 National Team of the Week, and the 2 players selected aren’t accustomed to the spotlight: Redshirt Junior Defensive Tackle Larrell Murchison and Redshirt Sophomore Offensive Guard Joe Sculthorpe. Muchison has started all 4 games for the Wolfpack in 2018, but Sculthorpe earned this honor as a reserve, giving both Terronne Prescod and Joshua Fedd-Jackson breaks. Needless to say there was no drop off.

OFFENSIVE GUARD
Joe Sculthorpe, NC State
Week 5 Grade: 86.3

Splitting time at both right and left guard, Sculthorpe didn’t allow a single pressure on 24 snaps in pass protection. He also helped pave the way for the NC State rushing attack that gained nearly five yards per carry against Virginia.

DEFENSIVE INTERIOR
Larrell Murchison, NC State
Week 5 Grade: 91.4

Capping off what could essentially be called the ACC defensive line of the week, Murchison recorded eight total QB pressures against Virginia, on just 24 pass-rushes from the inside. He brought in three sacks, two QB hits and another three hurries as he proved unblockable all afternoon. (PFF)