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NC State head coach Dave Doeren told the media after practice yesterday that Freshman running back Johnny Frasier will “probably redshirt.”

“He’ll (Frasier) probably redshirt.  We still aren’t to game week yet, but unfortunately he has the flu today, so he’s not practicing, and he had it yesterday as well.  If that’s what we end up doing, we will only do it because we believe that’s the best thing for him,” said Doeren. “He’s going to be a really good back, he really is.  It’s hard when he’s sick, and we’re in the middle of getting ready to play a game, and he’s not out here.  We’re excited about his future.”

Frasier was the #53 player in the 2015 football recruiting class according to Rivals.  He’s obviously a big part of the future of the NC State backfield, but it looks like that impact might come in 2016, and not 2015.  I don’t believe that Doeren’s decision to possibly redshirt Frasier is extremely correlated with his current sickness.  Frasier was practicing in a scout jersey during Tuesday’s practice.

The announcement of Senior Shadrach’s 2-game suspension doesn’t seem to play a factor in this possible decision either, because Doeren announced the likelihood of Frasier redshirting minutes before announcing Thornton’s suspension.  The Wolfpack still has plenty of depth at running back with Junior Matt Dayes, Sophomore Dawka Nichols and Freshman Reggie Gallaspy, even without Thornton.

Gallaspy is also a 4-star recruit, that had the advantage of enrolling early, which gave him the Spring and Summer to become familiar with the offense.

“For the last three years we’ve had over 20 early enrollees.  Those guys just have a better opportunity to showcase their skill set in Fall camp because they aren’t thinking like the other guys.  They’ve already learned through Spring ball, and in Summer before the other guys get here, the ins-and-outs of their position,” said Doeren. “They are really able to showcase their ability level.  It’s not that they have more ability, but they look like they do because they are playing faster because they aren’t thinking as much.  Reggie Gallaspy had that advantage.  He’s playing like it and doing a good job.”

Keep in mind, Doeren didn’t officially announce that Frasier is redshirting.  He said the word “probably.”  While I think that this will likely be the result, don’t expect Frasier to sit back and accept it in stride.  If he can get healthy, I bet he will do everything in his power to show that he is ready next week leading up to the season opener against Troy on September 5th.

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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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