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One publication thinks NC State Football will be ranked #6 overall in 2022

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It’s way too early to start throwing out Top 25 predictions for the 2022 football season, isn’t it?

Might be, but that’s not stopping @BigGameBoomer from making their picks.

Big Game Boomer is a podcast that has been growing pretty fast over the past few years and one we listen to now and again. They are College Football fanatics who have done a pretty good job surveying the field and discussing teams all over the nation. Now, I wouldn’t take this to the bank, but the reason we’re posting it is that even outside groups are noticing what NC State is doing.

In this projection, NC State would be favorites to win the ACC (see that Clemson is ranked 17th). That’s not crazy, but ranked #6 nationally? Isn’t that a bit too optimistic?

Well, let’s see what others think…

NCAA.com has NC State ranked #15 in their projections.

247 Sports has NC State ranked #15 as well.

But hey, maybe Big Game Boomer isn’t too far off. ESPN even has us ranked #8 in theirs.

So there you have it. The consensus is that NC State is a Top 20 team. The only difference is that some think this is a Top 10 program and some think it’s just outside that realm.

And is it really “Too Early” to make these picks? Every single one of these projections note that it is, however, what really is going to change? All the recruits are locked in. The rosters won’t change that much. Maybe an injury here and there in the spring could adjust some stuff, but it looks to us like there isn’t a doubt that the Wolfpack are going to in the national picture. At least to start the season.

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Hoosierwolf
Hoosierwolf
2 years ago

I don’t think it’s that crazy to have us ranked 6th. We know how to win now, and we have the right coaching staff. We can reasonable be top 15 or better every year.

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Dof87
Dof87
2 years ago

Hold on there pardner.

Plenty to be excidted about but I’d rather start with reasonable expectations then exceed next season than be an offseason darling like UNC.

Can’t hurt recruiting though.

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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:

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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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NC State DB Robert Kennedy III Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Bolts

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NC State Nickel Robert Kennedy III has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kennedy III won’t be without a friend. He will be joined by Defensive End Savion Jackson, who also signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal.

Kennedy started for the Wolfpack in every single game this season at Nickelback, tallying 31 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.

His ProFootballFocus grade for the season is 79.7, which is the 2nd highest grade on the Wolfpack defense, and the highest grade of all the Safeties that came out of the Transfer Portal last year.

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

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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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