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NC State’s Depth Chart vs. Marshall (with notes)

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NC State released their depth chart for this Saturday’s road matchup vs. Marshall today at Wolfpack Head Coach Dave Doeren’s weekly press conference.

See Notes Below.

Notes

  • Redshirt Freshman Grant Gibson has been moved from Defensive Tackle to the Offensive Line, and has instantly joined the 2-Deep. Redshirt Junior Philip Walton is no longer backing up Sophomore Joshua Fedd-Jackson, because Gibson has taken the #2 spot. Doeren explained at the presser that Gibson wasn’t seeing reps at Defensive Tackle, and that the move made the team better, and Gibson better in the long run. He said Redshirt Sophomore Joe Sculthorpe is their 6th man on the Offensive Line, and that he can step in at Center if Bradbury goes down, or he can go pretty much play anywhere else on the line. Gibson had been taking some snaps at center during drills throughout Fall Camp, and played Center some in High School. Doeren mentioned that he could follow the same path that Redshirt Graduate Senior Center Garrett Bradbury took (D-Line to O-Line). It seems like Doeren thinks that Gibson could be Bradbury’s replacement in 2019, and Sculthorpe could step in for either Redshirt Senior Tyler Jones or Terronne Prescod on the Left Side of the Offensive Line after they graduate.
  • Redshirt Sophomore Cary Angeline is eligible, and has instantly moved into the starting role at Tight End as expected. Redshirt Sophomore Dylan Autenrieth is finally healthy and is slotted right behind him with an “OR” between their names. Doeren mentioned that having both of them will be a big boost in the rushing attack for the Wolfpack. He also mentioned that Angeline isn’t going to go in there and snag “30 catches” in a game right out of the gate. He has been playing with the scout team, and has just now moved over to the 1’s. It will take him time to adjust like any other player.
  • Freshman Ricky Person is out again this week again with a “muscle” injury, and that is why you see Redshirt Graduate Senior Brady Bodine behind Freshman Trent Pennix at the #3 spot at the Running Back position. Bodine took advantage of Person’s absence against Georgia State, leading the team in rushing, and picking up his 1st career touchdown.

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. will Take an Official Visit at NC State Next Week

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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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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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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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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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