Justin Joly is Having One of the Best Seasons by a Tight End in NC State History

Junior Justin Joly, who transferred in from UCONN this past offseason, is having one of the best seasons by a Tight End in NC State history.

Heading into tonight’s matchup against Georgia Tech, Joly has 34 receptions for 565 yards. Joly leads the Wolfpack in receiving yards and ranks 2nd in receptions.

Currently, with 2 games left, and a possible third, Joly’s 34 receptions are tied for the 10th most in school history by a Tight End in a single season.

1. Jaylen Samuels, 2017 – 76
2. Jaylen Samuels, 2015 – 65
3. Jaylen Samuels, 2016 – 55
4. Anthony Hill, 2006 – 45
5. George Bryan, 2009 – 40
5. Willie Wright, 2001 – 40
7. Marcus Stone, 2007 – 36
7. T.J. Williams, 2005 – 36
9. George Bryan, 2010 – 35
10. Justin Joly, 2024 – 34
10. Mario Carter, 2012 – 34

At his current pace, if NC State makes a bowl game, he would finish with 44 receptions, which would rank 4th all-time.

Currently, Joly’s 565 yards rank 7th all-time in school history.

1. T.J. Williams, 2005 – 780
2. George Bryan, 2010 – 735
3. Anthony Hill, 2006 – 619
4. Jaylen Samuels, 2017 – 597
4. Jaylen Samuels, 2015 – 597
6. Willie Wright, 2001 – 588
7. Justin Joly, 2024 – 565
8. Jaylen Samuels, 2016 – 565
9. George Bryan, 2009 – 560
10. Mario Carter, 2012 – 524

At his current pace, if NC State makes a bowl game, Joly is on pace for 735 yards, which would be tied for 2nd all-time.