NC State’s Isaiah Shirley is the ACC Week 3 Defensive Lineman of the Week

NC State Redshirt Sophomore Isaiah Shirley was named the Week 3 ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against Wake Forest last Thursday.

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Isaiah Shirley, R-So., DT, NC State (Boone, North Carolina)

• Started in the Wolfpack’s win over Wake Forest at defensive tackle – his first career start at the position.
• In the first quarter, picked off a Demon Deacon pass and rumbled 41 yards for a touchdown. That play changed the momentum of the game for the Pack, which had started the game down 14-0.
• Tallied three total tackles in the contest, while playing 27 snaps (plus 8 on special teams).

(ACC)

Shirley’s PFF Grade of 94.4 was the highest grade by any defensive player in all of college football in Week 3.