ON3 Ranks NC State’s CJ Bailey as the #6 ACC QB in Their 2025 Preseason Rankings

ON3’s Andy Staples released his 2025 Preseason ACC Quarterback rankings, and NC State Sophomore CJ Bailey is ranked 6th.

Here’s what Staple’s had to say about the Wolfpack’s signal caller.

6. CJ Bailey, N.C. State

The original plan at N.C. State last year was for Coastal Carolina transfer Grayson McCall to cap an illustrious college career with a season in the ACC, but head injuries ended McCall’s season and career.

True freshman Bailey was thrown into the fray, and Bailey played quite well considering the circumstances. He completed 65 percent of his passes and averaged eight yards per attempt. He needs to cut down on his interceptions, but he could make a major leap after a full offseason as the starter with an offense designed around him. Kurt Roper, the QB coach who meshed well with Bailey last season, was promoted to offensive coordinator when Robert Anae was fired. (ON3)

Honestly, I think #6 is a fitting spot for Bailey heading into his 2nd year.

Staples gave Bailey way more respect than USAToday, which ranked him 15th in their preseason rankings.