NC State’s ACC Leaders Heading into Week 10 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 10 of the season.

Rushing

Redshirt Sophomore Hollywood Smothers ranks 1st in the ACC in rushing yards (825/103.1), 2nd in all-purpose yards (995/124.4), 3rd in attempts (120), 4th in yards-per-carry (6.9), 4th in PFF overall grade (80.2) and 7th (tie) in rushing touchdowns (6).

Passing

Sophomore CJ Bailey ranks 1st (tie) in touchdown passes (17), 2nd in completions (179), 2nd in touchdowns responsible for (20), 2nd in pass attempts (215), 3rd in passing yards (2,071/258.8), 3rd in passing efficiency rating (154.9) and 4th in completion percentage (70.2%).

Receiving

Senior Tight End Justin Joly ranks 10th in receptions (36), 4th (tie) in touchdown receptions (5) and 1st in PFF grade out of all ACC Tight Ends (77.0).

Sophomore Wide Receiver Terrell Anderson ranks 10th in PFF grade (72.8).

Offensive Line

Redshirt Senior Center Jalen Gant ranks 10th in PFF Grade (65.7).

Redshirt Junior Tackle Jacarrius Peak ranks 8th in PFF Grade (72.2).

Defense

Redshirt Senior Linebacker Caden Fordham ranks 2nd in tackles (77/9.6).

Senior Cornerback Devon Marshall ranks 3rd (tie) in pass breakups (7) and 6th in PFF grade (79.2).

Senior Cornerback Jamel Johnson ranks 10th (tie) in pass breakups (5).

Redshirt Senior Defensive End Sabastian Harsh ranks 8th (tie) in tackles for loss (7) and 10th in PFF grade (80.6).