NC State vs. Notre Dame: Defensive PFF Grades Report (with notes)

NC State lost to Notre Dame 36-7 this past Saturday, falling to 4-3. Here’s a PFF Grade Report for the Wolfpack Defense in Week 7.

Senior Cornerback Jamel Johnson – 72.5
Senior Cornerback Devon Marshall – 70.8
Redshirt Sophomore Defensive End Isaiah Shirley – 68.4
Redshirt Senior Defensive End Sabastian Harsh – 64.8
Redshirt Senior Linebacker Caden Fordham – 63.8
Redshirt Freshman Free Safety Ronnie Royal III – 62.8
Redshirt Senior JACK Tra Thomas – 59.1
Redshirt Senior JACK Cian Slone – 58.6
Senior Nose Tackle Brandon Cleveland – 56.6
Redshirt Freshman Nickel Asaad Brown Jr. – 55.0
Redshirt Sophomore Cornerback Brian Nelson II – 54.3
Redshirt Senior Safety JJ Johnson – 52.9
Redshirt Junior Linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. – 51.9
Redshirt Sophomore Linebacker Kelvon McBride – 50.5
Redshirt Senior Defensive End Travali Price – 50.2
Redshirt Junior Nickel Jackson Vick – 44.5
Freshman Nose Tackle Josiah Victor – 39.7

Notes

• This marks the 1st time this season Jamel Johnson has recorded the highest grade. Sabastian Harsh led the squad in Weeks 1, 2, and 6. Isaiah Shirley was the highest graded player in Week 3, Cian Slone earned the highest grade against Duke and Kenny Soares Jr. was the highest graded defensive player against Virginia Tech.

Top-5 Through Week 7 (20% snaps or more)

1. Redshirt Senior JACK Cian Slone – 82.2
2. Redshirt Senior Defensive End Sabastian Harsh – 81.6
3. Senior Cornerback Devon Marshall – 79.9
4. Senior Nose Tackle Brandon Cleveland – 74.6
5. Redshirt Sophomore Cornerback Brian Nelson II – 73.7

Bottom 5 Through Week 7 (20% snaps or more)

1. Redshirt Freshman Free Safety Ronnie Royal III – 49.6
2. Redshirt Freshman Strong Safety Brody Barnhardt – 56.0
3. Redshirt Senior Strong Safety JJ Johnson – 59.0
4. Redshirt Junior Nickel Jackson Vick – 60.2
5. Redshirt Senior Defensive End Travali Price – 61.7