NC State’s ACC Leaders Heading into Week 8 of College Football

Here’s a look at the NC State football players that rank in the Top-10 in the ACC heading into Week 8 of the season.

Rushing

Redshirt Sophomore Hollywood Smothers ranks 1st in the ACC in rushing yards (739/105.6), 1st in attempts (112), 2nd in all-purpose yards (739/126.3), 5th in PFF overall grade (79.6), 6th (tie) in rushing touchdowns (5) and 6th in yards per carry (6.6).

Passing

Sophomore CJ Bailey ranks 1st in passing yards (1,846/263.7), 1st in completions (155), 1st in touchdowns responsible for (17), 2nd in completion percentage (72.1%), 2nd in pass attempts (215), 3rd in touchdown passes (14) and 6th in passing efficiency rating (159.2).

Receiving

Senior Tight End Justin Joly ranks 8th in receptions (30), 9th (tie) in touchdown receptions (3) and 2nd in PFF grade out of all ACC Tight Ends (73.4).

Sophomore Wide Receiver Terrell Anderson ranks 5th in receiving yards (445), 4th (tie) in touchdown receptions (4) and 6th in PFF grade (78.0).

Defense

Redshirt Senior Linebacker Caden Fordham ranks 1st in tackles (69/9.9) and 8th (tie) in tackles for loss (6).

Redshirt Senior Linebacker Sean Brown ranks 9th (tie) in tackles (44/8.8).

Senior Cornerback Devon Marshall ranks 5th (tie) in pass breakups (5) and 2nd in PFF grade (79.9).

Redshirt Senior Defensive End Sabastian Harsh ranks 8th (tie) in tackles for loss (6) and 8th in PFF grade (81.6).

Redshirt Senior EDGE Cian Slone ranks 5th in PFF grade (82.2).