NC State’s ACC Leaders Heading into Week 11 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 11 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 yards-per-carry (6.9), 3rd in PFF (100+ snaps) overall grade (80.2), 6th in attempts (120) and 8th (tie) in rushing touchdowns (6).

Passing

Sophomore CJ Bailey ranks 1st (tie) in touchdowns responsible for (23), 2nd in touchdown passes (19), 2nd in completions (203), 2nd in total yards (2,548), 3rd in passing yards (2,411/267.9), 3rd in passing efficiency rating (158.3), 3rd in completion percentage (70.7%) and 4th in pass attempts (287).

Receiving

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

Redshirt Senior Tight End Dante Daniels ranks 1st (tie) in PFF grade out of all ACC Tight Ends (77.0).

Senior Tight End Cody Hardy ranks 3rd in PFF grade out all ACC Tight Ends (76.2).

Sophomore Wide Receiver Terrell Anderson ranks 4th (tie).

Offensive Line

Redshirt Junior Tackle Jacarrius Peak ranks 10th in PFF (100+ snaps) Grade (72.0).

Defense

Redshirt Senior Linebacker Caden Fordham ranks 1st in tackles (92/10.2).

Senior Cornerback Devon Marshall ranks 5th (tie) in pass breakups (7) and 9th in PFF grade (78.2).

Special Teams

Redshirt Senior Punter Caden Noonkester ranks 3rd in yards per punt (44.9).