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Weekend Roundup: Spring game, Russell Wilson and more…

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We meant to get this up yesterday, so we apologize for it’s tardiness but we couldn’t go without posting it.

WILSON HONORED / SPRING GAME:
This weekend was a big one for numerous NC State sports teams, but let’s start with football where they hosted the annual Kay Yow Spring game and honored some NC State greats.

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Check out the video above at GoPack.com. It’s definitely worth a watch. The highlight is listening to Russell Wilson talk about his time at NC State. As you know, we at PackInsider were never behind the decision of Tom O’Brien to push Wilson out the door. The guy was like the Derrick Jeter of NC State. A superstar with great character, who put the team before himself. The problem was that O’Brien wanted to make his mark at State and Glennon was his guy. This decision ended up really dividing the fanbase and ended up being TOB’s undoing. But, all in all it was great to hear that Wilson still considers himself a member of the Pack and thanked the fans and the school for helping him achieve his dreams. The guy is just a true stand up guy that no one can hate. State should feel proud to be on this guys resume.

Now, onto the spring game. 

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Check out the video above for Doeren’s thoughts from the game (over at WRAL.com).

I think the most anticipated part of this game was for Pack fans to get a look at Jacoby Brissett at QB and they got their money’s worth. This kid is good. He threw for 365 yards and 2 TDs. As the starter this year, State will finally have a guy they can rely on under center. One of Brissett’s main targets could end up being freshman WR Bo Hines. NC State is hoping Hines can become their version of Wes Welker and upon first glance, he didn’t disappoint. The freshman had 132 yards on 9 catches. Overall, the NC State receiving corps could be pretty good with senior Underwood as their deep threat (he caught a 70 yard touchdown in this one).

The red team beat the white team 34-0.

NC STATE BASEBALL IS SOMEHOW STRUGGLING
With their loss to Duke on Sunday, State fell to 6-12 in the ACC. Now, this is a team that had people talking national title with superstars Rodon and Turner, but now they’re just hoping to get to Omaha at all. Their going to have to flip the switch  real soon if they want that to happen. They can do that tonight as they take on UNC in Durham.

GATLING SELECTED BY WNBA’S CHICAGO SKY IN 2014  DRAFT
(From GoPack.com) On Monday evening, senior center Markeisha Gatling of the No. 21 NC State women’s basketball team became the 14th student athlete in program history to be chosen in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft.

With the 10th pick in this year’s draft, the Chicago Sky selected NC State’s Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention and Raleigh native. She becomes the third Wolfpacker to be selected in the first round of the college draft*, joining Chasity Melvin (11th overall in 1999) and Summer Erb (11th overall in 2000).

 

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Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. will Take an Official Visit at NC State Next Week

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May 2, 2024

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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.

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.

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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:

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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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