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NC State vs. South Carolina Depth Chart and Analysis
NC State vs. South Carolina Depth Chart
NC State has released their depth chart for the South Carolina, and everything is pretty much what we expected to see in regards to the starters, but what stands out is the word “or” scattered all throughout it.
Running Back Nyheim Hines might be at the top of the depth chart, but don’t miss the “or after his name. In fact, don’t miss the “or” after Reggie Gallaspy either. It looks like the coaching staff is heading into the game Saturday with a three-headed monster at Running Back. This could indicate an extreme competition at the position, or it simply reveals that the coaches want to use a Running Back-by-committee approach.
Defensive End Kentavius Street is ahead of Darian Roseboro on the depth chart, but an “or” sits between their names. Street has seen an “or” after his name quite a bit over the years. The coaching staff believes they have 5 starters on the defensive front. If Street wants to have the breakout season he needs to have this season, he’s going to have to distinguish himself from a very talented Roseboro. Don’t be surprised to see Roseboro get moved to the interior occasionally to maximize his snaps as well.
Justin Jones is ahead of Eurndraus Bryant as expected, but once again, don’t miss the “or” in between their names. Jones has flashed a lot, but so has Bryant every time he steps on the field. He might be one of the biggest guys on the team, but he’s got cat-like reflexes. He played left field in high school, boasting a .490 batting average.
Here is a little perspective on what type of player Germaine Pratt might be at Linebacker. Airius Moore is the second best returning Linebacker in the ACC, and Pratt, who has never played a snap at the position in college, has an “or” between him and the Senior.
Props to Slot Receiver Jakobi Myers, the converted Quarterback. I expected Gavin Locklear to start at the beginning of the season, but the buzz of Myers in Fall Camp must have been legit.
I was already excited about the depth at Wide Receiver, but I’m even more excited after seeing True Freshman Emeka Emezie on the two-deep ahead of Maurice Trowell. He’s one of two True Freshman on the depth chart, and with the depth already at each position, they wouldn’t use him this season unless they simply couldn’t justify keeping him of the field.
As expected, Johnathan Alston will step in at starter for the injured Mike Stevens, playing his 1st collegiate snaps at the position.
Finally, we knew that Shawn Boone had been working at Nickelback in Fall Camp, but it’s official now. The coaches must feel very confident in Jarius Moorehead and Dexter Wright to officially move Boone from Safety. If those two prove efficient, I think Boone will soar this season at Nickel. He was one of the most sure tacklers in the nation last season, and now he will be closer to the line of scrimmage.
Congratulations to the 7 NC State Football Players that just graduated this Spring.
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2024 Football Spring Graduates
Linebacker Devon Betty (1 year of eligibility)
Defensive End Davin Vann (1 year of eligibility)
Cornerback Aydan White (1 year of eligibility)
Offensive Guard Anthony Carter Jr. (2 years of eligibility)
Offensive Lineman Matt McCabe (2 years of eligibility)
Offensive Tackle Patrick Matan (2 years of eligibility)
Offensive Lineman Brendan Lawson (no longer on the roster)
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Proposed Bill in the NC House Would Require NC State & UNC To Play One Another, as well as ECU, UNCC and App St.
A bill has been proposed by members of the North Carolina House of Representatives that would force NC State and UNC to play one another, as well as East Carolina, UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State.
According to House Bill 965, which you can read here in full, NC State and UNC would be required to play one another annually in Football, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball. The Wolfpack and the Tar Heels would also be forced to play a game annually in all three sports against either ECU, UNC-Charlotte or App St. Every six years, NC State and UNC would be required to have played a home and away game against each of the three school in all three sports.
Here’s the exact wording from the proposed bill:
Competition Required. – A high-enrollment institution shall do all of the following in each eligible sport: (1) Every academic year, play at least one home or one away game against (i) another high-enrollment institution and (ii) an eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution. (2) Every six academic years, play at least one home and one away game against each eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution. A high-enrollment institution shall alternate home and away games that are scheduled against the same eligible constituent institution that is not a high-enrollment institution.
For glossary of terms being referenced above:
For the purposes of this bill, “High-enrollment institutions” = NC State and UNC, while “Eligible constituent institutions” = East Carolina, UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State.
It’s worth noting that NC State already has games schedule against each of these teams home-and-away in Football between now and 2031.
2025 – East Carolina (H)
2025 – @ App St.
2026 – App St. (H)
2028 – @ East Carolina
2030 – Charlotte (H)
2031 – @ Charlotte
What are your thoughts?
For more details, check out this article at WRAL.
Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. (6’1″/195) confirmed with me that he will be taking an Official Visit to NC State next week beginning on May 7th.
After receiving an offer from NC State yesterday, it didn’t take him long to set up the visit.
AGTG Blessed to receive an offer from NC State 🤘🏾❤️ #PackPride pic.twitter.com/mIws42lE7L
— Kerry “KJ” Martin Jr. (@_thekerrymartin) May 1, 2024
Martin Jr. is familiar with NC State, because he was recruited by Wolfpack Defensive Coordinator Tony Gibson before he left West Virginia to come to Raleigh. Even though he never coached him, a relationship was established.
Martin Jr.’s connections to NC State are deeper than that. Former NC State Cornerback Derrek Pitts, who is currently a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs, is his cousin.
This past year, Martin Jr. recorded 45 tackles, 2 interceptions and 6 pass breakups for Akron, starting in 9 of the 11 games he played in. His PFF Grade was 68.9.
In 2022, he had 53 tackles, 1 interception and 1 pass breakup, starting in 9 of the 11 games he played in. Martin Jr.’s PFF Grade was 60.9.
In 2019, as a Freshman for West Virginia, Martin Jr. earned PFF Freshman All-American honors, recording a grade of 70.6, with 50 tackles and 3 pass breakups.
In Game film… pic.twitter.com/vunpDgPsBC
— Kerry “KJ” Martin Jr. (@_thekerrymartin) January 16, 2024
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