NC State’s ACC Leaders Heading into Week 12 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 12 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 (tie) in yards-per-carry (6.9), 5th in PFF overall grade (80.2), 9th in attempts (120) and 10th (tie) in rushing touchdowns (6).

Passing

Sophomore CJ Bailey ranks 2nd (tie) in touchdowns responsible for (23), 2nd in passing efficiency rating (158.3), 3rd in touchdown passes (19), 3rd in completion percentage (70.7%), 4th in completions (203), 4th in total yards (2,548), 4th in passing yards (2,411/267.9), 6th in pass attempts (287) and 10th in PFF overall grade (74.9)

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).

Senior Tight End Cody Hardy ranks 2nd in PFF grade out all ACC Tight Ends (76.9).

Sophomore Wide Receiver Terrell Anderson ranks 3rd in yards per reception (18.8).

Offensive Line

Redshirt Junior Tackle Jacarrius Peak ranks 8th in PFF overall grade (72.9).

True Freshman Guard Spike Sowells Jr. ranks 9th in PFF overall grade (67.4).

Defense

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

Senior Cornerback Devon Marshall ranks 6th (tie) in pass breakups (7).

Redshirt Senior Defensive End Sabastian Harsh ranks 7th in PFF overall grade (81.4).

Special Teams

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