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Drake Thomas has Done What No Other Linebacker at NC State has Ever Done

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Linebacker Drake Thomas is technically a Junior, but he has played 4 seasons at NC State due to an extra Covid year. Thomas has at least one more game in a Wolfpack uniform, against whoever NC State draws in a Bowl Game. Technically, Thomas has one more year of college eligibility remaining, but the verdict is out on whether or not he will come back, or enter the NFL Draft (most likely). With that in mind, here’s where Drake ranks in the NC State record books at the end of regular season of his 4th season.

Thomas currently ranks 9th in NC State history in Sacks. What makes this so remarkable, is that Thomas is the ONLY Linebacker ranked in the Top-10.

NC State Career Sack Leaders

1. Bradley Chubb, 2014-17 – 26
2. Mario Williams, 2003-05 – 25.5
3. Tyler Lawrence, 1990-93 – 24
4. Art Norman, 2011-14 – 23.5
5. Carl Reeves, 1991-94 – 22.5
6. Manny Lawson, 2002-05 – 21
6. Mike Jones, 1987-90 – 21
8. Willie Young, 2005-2009 – 20.5
9. Drake Thomas, 2019-22 – 18
10. Ray Agnew, 1986-89 – 17
10. George Anderson, 1999-02 – 17

Thomas is currently tied with current teammate Isaiah Moore for 5th All-Time in Career Tackles for Loss, with 42. Thomas and Moore are the highest ranking Linebacker’s in Tackle’s for Loss in school history. What makes Thomas’ number so impressive, is he did it in 4 years on the field, compared to Moore’s 5.

NC State Career Tackle for Loss Leaders

1. Bradley Chubb, 2014-17 – 60
2. Mario Williams, 2003-05 – 55.5
3. Willie Young, 2005-09 – 45.5
4. Carl Reeves, 1991-94 – 45
5. Drake Thomas, 2019-22 – 42
5. Isaiah Moore, 2018-22 – 42
7. Manny Lawson, 2002-05 – 41
7. Dantonio Burnette, 1999-02 – 41
9. Stephen Tulloch, 2003-05 – 40
10. Nate Irving, 2006-10 – 39.5

Simply put, Thomas is one of the best Linebacker’s to ever play at NC State, and when it comes to Sacks and Tackles for Loss, he has done what no other Wolfpack Linebacker has ever done.

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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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The Nuge
The Nuge
1 year ago

At least for the 1st 2 years

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The Nuge
The Nuge
1 year ago

Manny Lawson was a Linebacker at NC State

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Thur
Thur
1 year ago

drake is a beast but Tyler Lawrence was a linebacker number 58 Ian’s number 3 in sacks

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WATCH: Hollywood Smothers Leads NC State in Rushing at the Spring Game

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Redshirt Freshman Hollywood Smothers seemingly was the 3rd string Running Back in NC State’s 2024 Spring Game a few weeks back, but at the end of the game, he had more rushing yards than any other back.

Smothers rushed the ball 8 times for 75 yards. He possesses explosive speed, as well as excellent vision.

Check out Pack Insider’s Tape of Smothers from the Spring Game.





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NC State Offers FCS Interior Offensive Lineman D’Angalo Titialii

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NC State offered Interior Offensive Lineman D’Angalo Titialii (6’2″/320) today. After entering the Portal, the Wolfpack were the first to offer him.

Titialii spent his first three seasons at Portland State, which competes in the FCS. This year, he was the starting Center for the Vikings, and the year before he was their starting Left Guard. Over three seasons, Titialii started in 28 of the 32 games he played in.

Titialii is an intriguing prospect, considering he can play numerous positions on the Offensive Line.

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NC State Offers FCS DT Elinus Noel III

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After Elinus Noel III (6’2″/230) entered the Transfer Portal yesterday, it didn’t take long for NC State to extend an offer.

He also has picked up offers from Baylor and Temple.

Noel III played last year at Texas Southern, which is in the FCS. As a Junior, he had 52 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 10 games.

Prior to Texas Southern, Noel III spent his first two seasons at Nicholls State, where he recorded a total of 53 tackles.

247Sports ranked him as a 3-Star prospect in the 2021 recruiting class out of New Orleans (LA).

Noel III has 1 year of eligibility remaining.

With Nick Campbell entering the Transfer Portal, NC State is in the hunt for some depth at Nose Tackle. Even if the staff were to feel confident with what they have in JR Brandon Cleveland and RS-SODJ Jackson, the Wolfpack is in need of depth at the position.

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WATCH: In NC State’s Spring Game, Tight End Justin Joly Showed He is Going to Be Trouble for Opposing Defenses in ’24

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It was evident NC State Tight End Justin Joly (6’3″/235) is going to be a problem for opposing defenses after his performance in the 2024 Spring Game a few weeks back. He is an extremely athletic Tight End, but he’s also bigger and more physical than I expected.

According to my calculations, Joly had 3 receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown. He started things off with a 3-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone. He followed that up with a 16 yard catch across the middle through contact. Finally, Joly was the recipient of a double-reverse flea flicker, from RB Demarcus Jones II to WR Kevin Concepcion to QB Grayson McCall to him, for a 37-yard gain.

Joly transferred to NC State this offseason from UCONN, and he was the #2 Tight End in the Transfer Portal according to ON3. He had an incredible Sophomore campaign this past year, catching 56 passes for 578 yards and 2 touchdowns. Joly had 4 receptions for 38 yards in the season opener against the Wolfpack.

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