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Ryan Finley pops up on SI’s NFL Draft QB stock watch

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It’s not a secret anymore. Ryan Finley is good, and while everyone is talking about Bradley Chubb and Jaylen Samuels, this kid is on pace to get his name in the NC State record books. In fact, there is a good chance that if he returns for his senior season that he could become #2 all-time at NC State for passing yards (behind Philip Rivers).

With that type of trajectory, you have to believe that NFL scouts are starting to take notice. Sports Illustrated obviously is. Finley made it onto the 2018 NFL Draft QB Stock Watch in the ‘Helped Himself’ category. This is what they had to say.

Ryan Finley, N.C. State. Last year, everyone was looking for the next Carson Wentz—the mid-major kid who’d leap into the national consciousness—and that wound up being Josh Allen. This year, people want to know who the next Mitch Trubisky is—the guy who bursts on to the scene from seemingly out of nowhere—and maybe, the place to find that player is not very far from where Trubisky went to school. Finley, a fourth-year junior, threw for 367 yards and a touchdown on 20-of-31 passing in the Wolfpack’s upset of Louisville last Thursday, fueling the curiosity of scouts who are scrambling to learn more about the second-year starter. At 6′ 4″ and 210 pounds (listed), the Boise State transfer has the measurables and should be interesting to follow going forward. N.C. State, by the way, has won five straight, including a win over Florida State.

If Finley can keep up the pace, look for his name to start surfacing as a possible draft candidate in 2018, but most certainly in 2019.

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

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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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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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NC State PK Brayden Narveson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Titans

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NC State Place Kicker Brayden Narveson has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Tennessee Titans.

In his one season in Raleigh, Narveson made 18 of his 23 Field Goal attempts for the Wolfpack, and made all 38 Extra Point attempts. Narveson made some history in his one season at NC State, kicking a 57-yard Field Goal against Duke, breaking the school record for the longest Field Goal.

Narveson ranked 4th in the ACC in Field Goals attempted (23), and 5th in Field Goals made (18) this season. He ranked 9th in conference in scoring (7.1 points per game).

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Colts

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix has signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

In his final year in Raleigh, Pennix had 15 receptions for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 2 times for 67 yards and a touchdown.

Pennix arrived at NC State as a Running Back out of Sanderson High School in Raleigh.

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