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Jaylen Samuels Wins Rookie of the Week Honors, Set to Start vs. Saints

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Former NC State H-Back Jaylen Samuels had a monster performance last week for the Steelers vs. the Patriots, rumbling for 142 yards on 19 carries, and grabbing 2 receptions for 30 yards.

The 142 yards rushing is the 3rd most by a former NC State player as a running back in the NFL.

Samuels was rewarded for his efforts with NFL Rookie of the Week honors.

He is the first Steeler to earn Rookie of the Week honors since Le’Veon Bell did for Week 16 of the 2013 season.

James Conner once again will be unable to play today, which means Jay Sam’s number is being called once again to start for Pittsburgh.

Here’s what Pittsburgh Offensive Coordinator Randy Fitcher has to say about Samuels.

“You’re concerned all the time because you don’t know, but I don’t think we’re scared of the unknown,” Steelers Offensive Coordinator Randy Fichtner said. “He’s here for a reason. About a month ago I said he was one of those guys on tape who scored touchdowns in college. He’s just that kind of guy. He makes plays, and he didn’t let us down last week. He caught the ball when we needed him to catch it, moved the chains when we needed him to move the chains and protected the ball.” (Link)

Today will be Samuel’s 3rd start of the year. In his first two starts he has rushed for 170 yards on 30 carries, and 9 receptions for 94 yards.

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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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NC State PK Brayden Narveson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Titans

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April 27, 2024

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NC State Place Kicker Brayden Narveson has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Tennessee Titans.

In his one season in Raleigh, Narveson made 18 of his 23 Field Goal attempts for the Wolfpack, and made all 38 Extra Point attempts. Narveson made some history in his one season at NC State, kicking a 57-yard Field Goal against Duke, breaking the school record for the longest Field Goal.

Narveson ranked 4th in the ACC in Field Goals attempted (23), and 5th in Field Goals made (18) this season. He ranked 9th in conference in scoring (7.1 points per game).

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Colts

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April 27, 2024

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix has signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

In his final year in Raleigh, Pennix had 15 receptions for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 2 times for 67 yards and a touchdown.

Pennix arrived at NC State as a Running Back out of Sanderson High School in Raleigh.

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NC State DE Savion Jackson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Chargers

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April 27, 2024

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The Los Angeles Chargers have signed NC State Defensive End Savion Jackson to an Undrafted Free Agent Deal.

Last season as a Senior, Jackson had 40 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 12 games for the Wolfpack. His Run Defense grade on PFF was 80.6, ranking 4th on the team.

Jackson took a Top-30 visit to Los Angeles.

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