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NC State Record Book Watch Heading Into Georgia State

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Tomorrow NC State will kickoff against Georgia State in the second game of the 2018 season, but before they take the field, here’s a look at which NC State players could make moves in the NC State record book.

Ryan Finley

Career Passing Yards – Ryan Finley is 526 yards away from passing Mike Glennon for 4th place in NC State history in career passing yards. After West Virginia, expect Finley to usurp Glennon.

1) Philip Rivers – 13,484
2) Jamie Barnette – 9,461
3) Russell Wilson – 8,545
4) Mike Glennon – 7,411
5) Ryan Finley – 6,886

Career Passing Touchdowns – Finley is 2 touchdowns away from passing Terry Harvey for 6th place all-time in career passing touchdowns. If last week was a preview of this year, expect him to move on up this week.

1. Philip Rivers – 95
2. Russell Wilson – 76
3. Mike Glennon – 63
4. Jamie Barnette – 59
5. Jacoby Brissett – 43
6. Terry Harvey – 38
7. Ryan Finley – 37

Total Offense – Finley is 2,448 yards away from passing Russell Wilson in career yards of total offense, but by seasons end, I expect him to rank 2nd all-time behind Philip Rivers.

1. Philip Rivers – 13,582
2. Jamie Barnette – 9,638
3. Russell Wilson – 9,628
4. Ryan Finley – 7,180

Passing Completions – Finley is 55 completions from passing Jamie Barnette for 4th all-time in school history. After West Virginia, I expect Finley to move on up.
1. Philip Rivers – 1,087
2. Russell Wilson – 682
3. Mike Glennon – 646
4. Jamie Barnette – 637
5. Ryan Finley – 583

300-Yard Passing Games – If Finely can go for over 300 yards for the second consecutive week, he will tie Wilson for the 2nd most 300-yard games in a career.
1) Philip Rivers – 19
2) Russell Wilson – 12
3) Ryan Finley – 11
4) Mike Glennon – 8
5) Jamie Barnette – 5

Completion Percentage – Finley’s completion percentage against James Madison was 67%, and he wasn’t exactly sharp in my opinion. Finely has a decent shot at being the most accurate passer in NC State history by seasons end.
1) Philip Rivers – 63.6%
2) Ryan Finley – 63.1%
3) Mike Glennon – 60.4%
4) Terry Jordan – 60.1%
5) Jacoby Brissett – 59.9%

Yards Per Play
1. Philip Rivers – 6.92
2. Ryan Finley – 6.70
3. Jacoby Brissett – 6.35
4. Russell Wilson – 6.24
5. Mike Glennon – 6.23

Interception Avoidance
1. Jacoby Brissett – 1.44
2. Ryan Finley – 1.52
3. Philip Rivers – 1.99
4. Russell Wilson – 2.20
5. Mike Glennon – 2.90

Passing Efficiency
1. Philip Rivers – 144.16
2. Ryan Finley – 135.88
3. Russell Wilson – 135.47
4. Jacoby Brissett – 133.39
5. Dave Buckey – 133.12

Receivers

100-Yard Receiving Games – Harmon was targeted 10 times last week against James Madison, but he only had 4 catches for 33 yards. I expect Harmon to pick up another 100-yard performance against Georgia State, which would bring him into a tie with Eddie Goines for the 4th most all-time. Louis is going to play this week, so he could tie Owen Spencer for 7th all-time. Jakobi Meyers showed he is more than capable of going over the century mark, but it is unknown if he will play tomorrow or not. Truthfully, anyone of these three guys could go over 100 yards each week, if not more than one of them.

1. Jerricho Cotchery – 15
2. Torry Holt – 14
2. Koren Robinson – 14
4. Eddie Goines – 8
5. Kelvin Harmon – 7
6. Nas Worthen – 6
7. Owen Spencer – 5
8. Stephen Louis – 4
8. Jakobi Meyers – 4

Career Receptions – Harmon is 2 receptions away from passing Don Buckey in 17th place all-time. Harmon averaged 5.3 receptions per game last season, and finished with 69 for the year. If he were to match his 2017 numbers, he would finish his Junior season 4th all-time in career receptions.

1) Jaylen Samuels – 202
2) Jerricho Cothcery – 200
3) Torry Holt – 191
4) Eddie Goines – 147
5) Bryan Peterson – 139
6) Jarvis Williams – 133
7) Nasrallah Worden – 131
8) Owen Spencer – 126
8) George Bryan – 126
10) Tramain Hall – 125
11) Chris Coleman – 122
12) Mike Quick – 116
13) Ray Robinson – 113
14) Haywood Jeffires – 111
15) Koren Robinson – 110
16) Jimmy Grissett – 107
17) Don Buckey – 102
18) Kelvin Harmon – 100

Career Receiving Yards – Harmon is 87 receiving yards away from passing Quinton Payton for 15th all-time, and Stephen Louis is 121 yards from passing TJ Graham for 19th all-time. If Harmon were to just match his 2017 numbers (1,017 yards), he would finish his Junior season ranked 3rd all-time. If Louis matches his 2017 numbers (687 yards), he would finish his career ranked 6th all-time.

1) Torry Holt – 3,379
2) Jerricho Cotchery – 3,119
3) Owen Spencer – 2,441
4) Eddie Goines – 2,351
5) Nasrallah Worthen – 2,247
6) Mike Quick – 1,934
7) TJ Williams – 1,916
8) Koren Robinson – 1,914
9) Chris Coleman – 1,909
10) Bryan Peterson, 1,894
11) Jaylen Samuels – 1,855
12) Jarvis Williams – 1,764
13) Don Buckey – 1,734
14) Haywood Jeffires – 1,733
15) Quinton Payton – 1,598
16) Kelvin Harmon – 1,512
17) Jimmy Grissett – 1,504
18) Tramain Hall – 1,466
19) TJ Graham – 1,453
20) Stephen Louis – 1,333

AJ Cole

Career Punting Average
1) Johnny Evans – 44.0
2) Kelly Hollodick – 42.6
3) AJ Cole – 42.1
4) Craig Salmon – 41.4
5) Ron Skosnik – 41.2

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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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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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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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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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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