Is Preston Douglas starting?
Preston Douglas is the projected starter at TE for North Carolina State.
See full North Carolina State depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of The Benjamin School, ranked #1,225 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 1 catches, 18 yards, 0 TD. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 71 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #19
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8631
- National Rank
- #1225
- High School
- The Benjamin School
- Hometown
- North Palm Beach, FL
Why this rating?
On a 83-rated offense; 14th-percentile production (×0.90 for competition level) put them -12 vs unit starters → 71.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at TE · North Carolina State
- 11971Preston DouglasStarter
- 28871Vander Ploog
- 38666Hunter Provience
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.