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Game Notes: NC State vs South Florida

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NC State vs. South Florida
3:30pm – CBSSN
Raymond James Stadium

Heading Home
A dozen members of the 2014 Wolfpack squad will be heading home this weekend when NC State travels to Tampa to take on the University of South Florida. Although most of the 12 players from the Sunshine State hail from the southern end of the state, sophomore wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling calls St. Petersburg his hometown. His
high school, Lakewood, is just 26 miles from Raymond James Stadium.

Here’s a look at the Wolfpack’s players from Florida:

Trace Batten, Palm Beach Gardens Stephen Louis, W. Palm Beach
Shawn Boone, Palm Beach Gardens Monty Nelson, Plantation
Jacoby Brissett, West Palm Beach Sean Paul, Vero Beach
Jarvis Byrd, Pahokee Tylar Reagan, Jacksonville
Matt Dayes, Weston Marquez Valdes-Scantling, St. Petersburg
Jerod Fernandez, Lake Mary Dravious Wright, Vero Beach

When He’s Hot …
After two games, junior quarterback Jacoby Brissett ranks among the national leaders in passing efficiency (158.26), touchdown passes (5) and completion percentage (.710). On those five touchdown drives, the transfer has been on fire, completing 23-27 throws for an .852 mark and gaining 322 yards.That doesn’t even count his 6-6 performance on the opening drive on Saturday against Old Dominion which resulted in a field goal. On the Pack’s last two drives against Georgia Southern and its first drive against Old Dominion, its starting quarterback completed 20-of-22 pass attempts – a .909 mark.

Striking a Balance
In its first two games, the Wolfpack has found a nice balance between the run and the pass. With 415 yards on the ground and 544 through the air, NC State has a 43/57 balance. That makes the Wolfpack’s offense the third most balanced in the ACC in this young season.

Discipline Pays Dividends
A focus on discipline has paid off in two key areas for the Wolfpack in 2014. Two games into the season, the Wolfpack is the second-least penalized team in the
FBS, losing just 25 yards on penalties in two games. In terms of flags thrown, NC State is tied for fourth with just five yellow flags – receiving just one last time out. All five of the penalties have been of the presnap variety (4 false starts, 1 offsides).

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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:

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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