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NC State vs. #24 Pittsburgh: Depth Chart

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NC State has released their Depth Chart for their upcoming game against #24 Pitt this Saturday. Below is the Depth Chart, and NOTES are underneath.

Notes

  • Despite Redshirt Sophomore QB Devin Leary replacing Redshirt Junior Bailey Hockman during the game against Virginia Tech, Hockman’s name is still at the top, but an “OR” is now in between their names.
    • Doeren said at his press conference they will see this week who is most ready to lead the team this weekend.
  • While there is still an “OR” between Right Defensive End’s Savion Jackson (So) and Ibrahim Kante (R-Jr), Jackson’s name is now above Kante’s.
  • Redshirt Sophomore Linebacker Payton Wilson is listed as the starter after missing the game against VT. Doeren expects him to play.
  • Junior Free Safety Tanner Ingle is listed as the starter after missing VT, and Doeren said he hopes Ingle can go this weekend.
  • With Teshaun Smith being lost for the rest of the year, Redshirt Sophomore Malik Dunlap has moved from Right to Left Cornerback to start in his place. Freshman Aydan White has also moved over from the right side to be his backup.
  • Redshirt Freshman Shyheim Battle is listed as the starter at Left Cornerback again, but Sophomore Cecil Powell has moved over from the Right to be his backup.
  • Redshirt Freshman Khalid Martin suffered a scary injury on Saturday, and the timeline for his return isn’t known. As a result, he isn’t on the depth chart as Ingle’s backup. Freshman Devan Boykin has moved from Strong Safety to Free Safety to serve as Ingle’s backup.
  • Sophomore Rakeim Ashford isn’t on the Depth Chart, and Doeren said he is day-to-day. As a result, Redshirt Sophomore Isaac Duffy has moved from Free Safety to Strong Safety to back up Jakeen Harris.

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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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