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NC State Has 19 Former Football Players on NFL Rosters Heading into Week 1

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As we head into Week 1 of the 2022 NFL Season, there are 19 former NC State players on NFL rosters.

Quarterback

Russell Wilson – Denver Broncos
Jacoby Brissett – Cleveland Browns

Running Back

Nyheim Hines – Indianapolis Colts

Wide Receiver

Jakobi Meyers – New England Patriots
Marquez Valdes-Scantling – Kansas City Chiefs (2 years at NC State)

Offensive Line

Garrett Bradbury – Minnesota Vikings
Joe Thuney – Kansas City Chiefs
Ikem Ekwonu – Carolina Panthers

Defensive Line

Justin Jones – Chicago Bears
Alim McNeil – Detroit Lions
B.J. Hill – Cincinnati Bengals
Kentavius Street – New Orleans Saints
James Smith-Williams – Washington Commanders

Linebacker

Bradley Chubb – Denver Broncos
Germaine Pratt – Cincinnati Bengals

Defensive Backs

Nick McCloud – New York Giants
Josh Jones – Seattle Seahawks

Punter

A.J. Cole – Las Vegas Raiders
Trenton Gill – Chicago Bears

Practice Squad

Linebacker Vi Jones – Seahawks
Defensive Lineman Larrell Murchison – Titans
Tight End Dylan Parham – Broncos
Safety Juston Burris – Panthers
Running Back Zonovan Knight – Jets
Cornerback Dontae Johnson – 49ers

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’s Trea Turner is En Fuego Heading into WBC Championship

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Former NC State All-American Shortstop Trea Turner has been en fuego representing the United States in the World Baseball Classic. He has helped lead the United States to the finals against Japan, which begins tonight at 7pm.

Turner currently is batting .368 through 5 games. Four of his seven hits have been home runs, which leads all batters in the World Baseball Classic.

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Former NC State C Garrett Bradbury Signs 3-Year Deal with the Vikings

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Former NC State All-American Center Garrett Bradbury has re-signed with the Vikings on a 3-year deal worth $15.75 million.

Bradbury just wrapped up his 4-year Rookie contract worth $13 million. The Vikings decided not to pick up his 5th year option prior to last season, but they decided to go ahead and re-sign Bradbury, who has been their starter since entering the league.

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Former NC State WR Jakobi Meyers Signs 3-Year Deal with Las Vegas

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Former NC State Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers got paid yesterday, signing a 3-year deal with the Raiders worth $33 million, with $21 million of it guaranteed.

After going undrafted, Meyers signed with New England, and has been with the Pats the past 4 seasons. Last year was the first year that Meyers made over $1 million, earning $3.986 million on a 1-year contract. Now he will average $11 million a season over the next three years in Vegas.

Over 4 seasons, Meyers has 235 receptions for 2,758 yards and 8 touchdown receptions. Meyers earned this pay day, leading the Pats in receiving yards for the past three seasons consecutively.

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Former NC State LB Germaine Pratt Signs 3-Year Deal with Bengals

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Former NC State Linebacker Germaine Pratt is going to be staying in Cincy, signing a 3-year contract with the Bengals worth $21 million.

Pratt just wrapped up his 4th season in the NFL, which was his best, tallying 99 tackles, 10 pass deflections and 2 interceptions.

The Bengals drafted Pratt in the 3rd round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Pratt was the 11th highest graded Linebacker in the NFL last seasons, and the 3rd highest in the AFC, posting a grade of 78.4 according to ProFootballFocus.

Former NC State Defensive Tackle BJ Hill, who has been a teammate with Pratt on Cincy the past two seasons, said he would go bald if Pratt re-signed.

The Bengals then trolled Hill, asking when the head was getting shaved.

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