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Samuels, Chubb and Cole named Preseason All-ACC

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Jaylen Samuels (AP), Bradley Chubb (DE), and AJ Cole III (P) were named to the Preseason All-ACC team this afternoon.

This is just the latest in a barrage of media stories that have been hyping up the Wolfpack this season, which for NC State fans is both exciting and terrifying.

State fans love to hear their team getting the national pub, but they also have come to fear the worst when expectations get too high. This year, however, may be different. This isn’t a team filled with big-time names and high-end recruits. This is a team whose past statistics and seniority are beating the hype drum. This is a proven group, especially on the defensive line, and one that has been through the battles before.

Samuels is probably the biggest name of the bunch, listed at “All-Purpose” position, Samuels is forcing the NC State coaches to get creative in ways they can get him the rock. Last season he was the Pack’s leading receiver with 55 catches and also was their 3rd best running back. He finished with 14 TDs, one of which he threw. The excitement and versatility he brings will be key this season for NC State.

Chubbs finished last season with 22 tackles for loss. That was good for 4th in college football and 2nd in the ACC. He was 19th in the nation with 10.5 sacks and was named the team’s defensive MVP last season. He is already getting a ton of looks from the NFL.

Cole was on record for two 60+ yard punts last season (one was 72 yds.) Averaged 54.5 yds against Wake Forest last season, which was good enough for the 3rd best average in a single game in Wolfpack history.

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NC State Sits in the Top-20 in 247’s Post-Spring 2024 Preseason Poll

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May 1, 2024

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247’s Brad Crawford released his Post-Spring 2024 Preseason College Football Top-25 recently, and NC State moved up 1 spot to #20.

ACC Teams in the Top-25

11. FSU

14. Miami

16. Clemson

20. NC State

24. Virginia Tech

25. Louisville

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NC State Ranks 8th in Players Selected in the NFL Draft in the ACC in the Last 10 Years

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April 29, 2024

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The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and NC State had two players drafted: Linebacker Payton Wilson in the 3rd round, and Center Dylan McMahon in the 6th round.

Over the past 10 years, NC State has produced 25 NFL Draft picks, and 3 1st round picks. The 25 Draft Picks ranks 8th in the ACC, and the 3 1st Round picks is tied for 7th.

NC State produced 18 NFL Draft Picks in the first 5 Draft’s of Dave Doeren’s tenure. Only 8 Wolfpack players have been selected in the past 5 NFL Drafts.

Players selected in the NFL Draft under Dave Doeren:

2024

Payton Wilson, LB – Pittsburgh – 3rd – 98th
Dylan McMahon, C – Philadelphia – 6th – 190th

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NC State CB Shyheim Battle Receives Invitation to Jets Rookie Mini Camp

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April 28, 2024

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NC State Cornerback Shyheim Battle has received an invitation from the New York Jets to participate in their Rookie Mini Camp.

Battle had 1 year of eligibility remaining, but declared for the NFL Draft on January 3rd.

He finished this past year as the most experienced player on the Wolfpack’s defense, starting in 41 of the 51 games he has played in dating back to 2019. In a rarity in this day-and-age, Battle was a 4-year starter at the Cornerback position for NC State. He graduated with a degree in Communications.

In his final season in Red and White, Battle had 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery. His PFF Grade of 70.6 was the 7th best on the Wolfpack defense.

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NC State DB Robert Kennedy III Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Bolts

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April 27, 2024

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NC State Nickel Robert Kennedy III has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kennedy III won’t be without a friend. He will be joined by Defensive End Savion Jackson, who also signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal.

Kennedy started for the Wolfpack in every single game this season at Nickelback, tallying 31 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.

His ProFootballFocus grade for the season is 79.7, which is the 2nd highest grade on the Wolfpack defense, and the highest grade of all the Safeties that came out of the Transfer Portal last year.

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