NC State vs. ECU: Defensive PFF Grades Report

NC State beat ECU 24-17 yesterday, starting the 2025 season 1-0. Here’s a PFF Grade Report for the Wolfpack Defense in Week 1.

Redshirt Senior Defensive End Sabastian Harsh – 88.8
Redshirt Senior JACK Cian Slone – 86.7
Senior Cornerback Devon Marshall – 82.7
Redshirt Freshman Defensive End Chase Bond – 80.8
Redshirt Senior Linebacker Sean Brown – 77.9
Redshirt Senior Linebacker Caden Fordham – 73.6
Freshman Nose Tackle Josiah Victor – 72.5
Redshirt Sophomore Cornerback Brian Nelson II – 72.5
Redshirt Senior Nose Tackle Chazz Wallace – 68.6
Redshirt Senior JACK Tra Thomas – 67.7
Redshirt Junior Nickel Jackson Vick – 67.1
Redshirt Sophomore Defensive End Isaiah Shirley – 66.7
Junior Linebacker AJ Richardson – 65.2
Senior Nose Tackle Brandon Cleveland – 63.0
Redshirt Junior Linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. – 59.7
Redshirt Senior Defensive End Travali Price – 59.7
Redshirt Senior Strong Safety JJ Johnson – 58.8
Redshirt Freshman Free Safety Ronnie Royal III – 54.6
Senior Cornerback Jamel Johnson – 53.3
Redshirt Freshman Strong Safety Brody Barnhardt – 41.5

Notes

• Wyoming Transfer Sabastian Harsh posted the highest grade of his career.
• Devon Marshall recorded his highest grade since transferring to NC State from Villanova prior to last season.
• Sean Brown’s grade of 77.9 is his highest grade since moving to Linebacker last season.
• Redshirt Freshman made the most of his 14 snaps, and will likely push Travali Price for playing time going forward.
• North Texas Transfer Brian Nelson II was 2nd on the depth chart heading into the contest, but he outperformed starter Jamel Johnson (Temple Transfer).