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In 2022, Former NC State All-American Pitcher Carlos Rodon Posted His Best Year-to-Date

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Former NC State All-American Pitcher Carlos Rodon just wrapped up his 8th season in the MLB, and it was arguably the best season of his career.

Rodon finished 2022 with a 14-8 record in his 1st year (and likely only year) in San Francisco, with a 2.88 ERA. He struck out 237 batters in 178 innings, and his WHIP was 1.03.

His 14 wins were a career high, as were the 237 strikeouts.

Rodon finished the regular season ranked 8th in the NL in ERA, 2nd in K’s, and 9th in WHIP.

Maybe the most important stat this year was the fact that he started a career high 31 games, which is significant, considering the fact that Rodon has had a hard time staying healthy throughout his career.

After 2020, Rodon was looking to to be without a job, but the White Sox gave him a 1-year contract that wasn’t guaranteed. He would have to prove himself, and prove himself he did.

Rodon has been named to the All-Star team the past two seasons, after not earning All-Star honors his first 6 seasons.

In 2021, the Giants inked Rodon to a 2-year $44 million contract, with all of the money guaranteed. But here’s the catch…he could opt out of the 2nd year of the contract if he pitched at least 110 innings.

Most people expect Rodon to bet on himself, opting out of the 2nd year of the contract, and find a bigger pay day elsewhere.

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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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Joe Thuney Now Has the Most Super Bowl Rings in NC State History

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February 14, 2023

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Former NC State All-American Offensive Lineman Joe Thuney earned his 3rd Super Bowl ring on Sunday, this time as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Thuney won his first two as a member of the New England Patriots (2017 and 2019)

Entering the game on Sunday night, Thuney was one of 3 former NC State football players to have ever won 2 Super Bowls, joining Place Kicker Mike Cofer and Cornerback Perry Williams.

Thuney is now tied with legendary Center Jim Ritcher for the most Super Bowl appearances in school history, both having played in the game 4 times.

Jim Ritcher – 4
Joe Thuney – 4
Mike Cofer – 2
Perry Williams – 2
Mike Jones – 2
Torry Holt – 2
Russell Wilson – 2
J.R. Sweezy – 2
Steven Hauschka – 2
(Bill Cowher – 2 – as a head coach)

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