NC State Football
Ryan Finley Needs 66 more passes without INT for ACC record
NC State (#QBU) is out to break another ACC quarterback record it already holds.
Ryan Finley is only 66 passes (without an interception) away from breaking Russell Wilson’s record of 379 attempts without a pick. That means, at 35.4 attempts per game, Finley is on pace to break the record during their matchup with Clemson on November 4th.
These charts show you a few things.
A) Finley is crushing the other current FBS streaks. Christian Chapman of San Diego St is next up and he’s only at 157 attempts.
B) NC State only recently started recruiting quarterbacks who don’t turn the ball over. Wilson has the record with 379, then there is Finley, followed by Brissett who had a streak of 187. All of those guys played within the past 8 years. Interesting, right? It could have to do with a more conservative offensive approach under O’Brien and now Doeren, or it could just the fact that NC State is just pumping out high-end quarterbacks who value ball security.
The ACC record is obviously in reach, but what about the NCAA FBS record. Does Finley have a chance to break that?
Well, Colby Cameron of Louisiana Tech is the current holder of that record. Cameron went 444 attempts without an interception in 2011-2o12. That puts Finley 131 attempts off that record. Meaning at the current pace, Finley actually would pass Cameron in 4 games.
We’ll keep you updated as Finley’s streak marches on.
NC State just landed a commitment from Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. (6’1”/195).
Martin Jr. began an Official Visit at NC State yesterday.
Prior to the visit, Martin Jr. was 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
Ohio State Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter (6’1″/205) is taking an Official Visit to NC State beginning today according to a source.
Carter played in 8 games as a reserve (6 at Safety/2 on strictly Special Teams) for the Buckeyes this past season, recording 5 tackles.
Prior to joining Ohio St., Carter played his first 3 seasons at Syracuse. In 2022, he was All-ACC Honorable Mention, tallying 36 tackles, 3 interceptions and 3 pass breakups. In 2020, as a True Freshman, Carter earned Freshman All-American status. Over three seasons with the Orange, Carter started in 28 of the 31 games he has played in.
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Colorado DT Transfer Chazz Wallace is Taking an Official Visit to NC State Tomorrow
NC State has offered Colorado Defensive Tackle Transfer Chazz Wallace (6’2″/295), and he confirmed with me that he will be taking an Official Visit to Raleigh tomorrow.
Nc state offered pic.twitter.com/CVVUur9Wqa
— Chazz Wallace 🇯🇲 (@Chazzwallace1) May 6, 2024
Wallace played in 10 games for Coach Prime this past season, starting in 4. He finished with 11 tackles and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 56.4.
Prior to Colorado, Wallace spent his first three years at Old Dominion.
— Chazz Wallace 🇯🇲 (@Chazzwallace1) April 16, 2024
some 5 tech and 4i run tape pic.twitter.com/2qT4DuLB7Y
— Chazz Wallace 🇯🇲 (@Chazzwallace1) April 16, 2024
some rush clips pic.twitter.com/qucRoMGdWP
— Chazz Wallace 🇯🇲 (@Chazzwallace1) April 16, 2024
some 5 tech and 4i run tape pic.twitter.com/2qT4DuLB7Y
— Chazz Wallace 🇯🇲 (@Chazzwallace1) April 16, 2024
0 tech run tape pic.twitter.com/dGq0snWk1V
— Chazz Wallace 🇯🇲 (@Chazzwallace1) April 16, 2024
run tape and effort to the ball pic.twitter.com/QUu5CsY1fg
— Chazz Wallace 🇯🇲 (@Chazzwallace1) April 18, 2024
some rush clips pic.twitter.com/qucRoMGdWP
— Chazz Wallace 🇯🇲 (@Chazzwallace1) April 16, 2024
— Chazz Wallace 🇯🇲 (@Chazzwallace1) April 16, 2024
