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Dave Doeren Talks After Day 1 of NC State’s 2018 Fall Camp: BULLETED

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Today marked the first day of NC State’s 2018 Fall Camp. Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren spoke with the media afterwards. Here’s what he had to say in bulleted form:

  • Wish we could have been outside. Great to be back on the field with the guys. Pretty clean. Not a lot of balls on the ground.
  • Good to see the guys who haven’t been able to be out there. Obviously first glimpse of incoming freshmen.
  • No pads. Can’t get too excited about anything.
  • Finley’s connection with his receivers is special. They know what the other is thinking. Takes time. 3rd year together. Great chemistry. Care a lot about each other.
  • Good competition on defense. Guys knew what their weaknesses were coming out of the Spring.
  • Lot of physical growth and gain. RS JR DT Larrell Murchison was 280ish last year. He’s around 300 now.
  • Good to have SR DT Eurndraus Bryant back. Didn’t practice in the Spring.
  • RS SO DT Shug Frazier was in a yellow jersey today, and ran with the 2’s. He injured his toe last year. Just a process of getting him back . He’s going to slowly progress back into full drill.
  • SO OG Joshua Fedd-Jackson started two games last year, and SO OT Justin Witt played a lot last year. They are new starters, but they have started in games. Don’t really feel like they are breaking two guys in. Cohesiveness is the big thing. Playing beside each other.
  • Offensive Line coach Dwayne Ledford does a great job building chemistry, relationships and brotherhood.
  • RS Nickel Stephen Griffin didn’t practice today. Lingering foot injury. Nothing really bad. Probably be back next week sometime.
  • SR RB Reggie Gallaspy looks good. Other guys are going to get a lot of reps. FR Rickey Person and Trent Pennix, and RS FR Nakia Robinson are going to be soaked. Going to get a lot of work in fall camp.
  • This summer challenged RS JR DE James Smith-Williams, SR DE Darian Roseboro, and SR DT Eurndraus Bryant to get around each other more. They trained more together. Hung out more together. Went out to eat more together. Have to invest in each other as friends off of the field.
  • Where you were experienced last year you’re not (Defensive Line). Where you weren’t (secondary), you are now.
  • RS JR DT’s Val Martin and Larrell Murchison both have played two years of college football. They are plug-and-play guys.
  • RS SO TE Cary Angeline is probably more like David Grinnage with the height. Probably the most versatile guy we’ve had. He’s a blend between Grinnage and Cole Cook. Good in-line player and a guy you can move around. For 6’7″, 250b guy, he’s pretty nimble. He will only miss the first 3 games, and will be able to play in game 4. A TE that big can be a QB’s friend. Ryan has been really impressed with him. Excited about what he brings to the passing game. Real quiet. Goes about his business. I would assume anyone on a football team would like to play with a guy like that. A guy who just does what he’s supposed to do all the time.

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Matthew is Publisher and Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He is also the Lead Pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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Akron Safety Kerry Martin Jr. Commits to NC State!

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May 8, 2024

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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.

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Ohio St. Transfer Safety Ja’Had Carter is Officially Visiting NC State Today

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May 7, 2024

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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

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May 6, 2024

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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.

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.

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NC State Offers FCS DT Brandon Lane

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May 6, 2024

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NC State offered Stephen F. Austin (FCS) Transfer Defensive Tackle Brandon Lane (6’3″/300) yesterday.

Lane started in 6 of the 11 games he played in for Stephen F. Austin this past season. He finished the year with 44 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. His PFF Grade was 74.6, which ranked 4th on the Lumberjacks Defense. His 79.9 Run Defense Grade ranked 3rd on the team. In 2022, Lane played 7 games as a reserve for Stephen F. Austin, recording 11 tackles 2.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack.

Lane spent his first two collegiate seasons at South Dakota State (2000-21). In 2000, he played in 1 game. In 2021, he played in 3 games as a reserve for the Jackrabbits. The 2000 season was the Covid Year, and the 2021 season was his redshirt year. As a result, Lane still has two years of eligibility remaining.

Around a week-and-a-half ago, Lane committed to Michigan St., but then he decommitted from the Spartans on May 2nd.

I don’t think Michigan St. is necessarily off the table, and he has visited Washington and West Virginia.

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