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Previewing NC State’s Opponent: Florida State

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NC State will begin ACC play down in Tallahassee tonight at 7:30pm on ACC Network, but before they do, here’s a preview of the Seminoles.

FSU is never an easy victory in Doak Campbell Stadium, winning 76% of their games at home.

With that being said, the Wolfpack have never been an easy victory for the Seminoles, even when they were a perennial powerhouse. Since 2000, 12 of the 19 games have been decided by 10 points or less. Eight of those 12 games have been decided by 7 points or less. Only Miami and Clemson have played the Noles that close through the past two decades.

This years FSU squad is carried by Junior Running Back Cam Akers, who leads the ACC in rushing yards per game (124.8), and rushing touchdowns on the year (6). Last year, the Wolfpack wasn’t intimdated by Akers, holding him to 29 yards rushing (2.9 yards per carry), and he didn’t do that much better his Freshman year, rushing for 56 yards (4.7 yards per carry).

Redshirt Quarterback James Blackman’s first career game was against the Wolfpack after Deondre Francois went down with a season ending injury his Freshman season. Even though he technically redshirted last year, he did play in 3 games under the new rules, and managed to blast the NC State secondary for 421 yards and 4 touchdowns. He currently ranks 6th in the ACC in passing yards per game (242.5), 3rd in touchdown passes (9), and 5th in passing efficiency (155.8). It’s looking like he is set to play, despite spraining his MCL last week.

Blackman has a stud to throw it to in Sophomore Tamorrion Terry. As a True Freshman last year, he led the Noles in receiving yards (744) and touchdown receptions (8). Terry was a Preseason All-ACC selection, and hasn’t disappointed thus far, with 16 receptions for 307 yards (2 touchdowns). Standing 6’4”, he is averaging a gaudy 19.2 yards per reception.

Junior Defensive Tackle Marvin Wilson is a force in the middle for Florida State. Wilson earned All-ACC Honorable Mention last year, and was a beast against Louisville last weekend, with 10 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss. He is a projected 2nd round pick next year, and could go in the 1st.

The Seminoles have made a course correction from last year, and are turning their opponents over at a much higher clip. Through only 4 games, FSU is already halfway to last years total, recovering 7 fumbles and snagging 4 interceptions.

The Wolfpack is averaging 212 yards on the ground per game, but FSU might have something to say about that. Over the past two weeks, they’ve held UVA and Louisville to an average of 122 yards rushing. They held the Cavaliers to 50 yards under their season average, and the Cardinals 140 yards under theirs.

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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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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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