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

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