North Carolina State Depth Chart

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79
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76
DEF
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Matchup
ACC1-1 (2026)#49 Recruiting60% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    86
    CJ BaileyJR
    Starter
  2. 10
    60
    Will WilsonSO
RB
  1. 1
    80
    Jayden ScottRS SO
    Starter
  2. 7
    76
    Davion GauseJR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 8
    80
    Keenan JacksonJR
    Starter
  2. 82
    79
    Chance RobinsonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 2
    82
    Joshisa TraderJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    79
    Davion DozierRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    70
    Tyran WarrenSR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 0
    87
    Victor SnowRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    58
    Ashton LocklearRS SR
  3. 21
    58
    Je'rel BolderRS FR
TE
  1. 86
    73
    Hunter ProvienceRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 19
    61
    Preston DouglasSO
  3. 4
    61
    Vander PloogRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 62
    82
    Jimarion McCrimonRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 56
    62
    Brody SmithFR
LG
  1. 71
    68
    Yousef MugharbilRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 64
    68
    Rico JacksonRS JR
C
  1. 72
    84
    Spike Sowells Jr.SO
    Starter
  2. 50
    79
    Daniel CruzRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 52
    63
    Kage PayneRS FR
RG
  1. 79
    75
    Kamen SmithRS JR
    Starter
  2. 78
    69
    Trent MitchellRS SO
RT
  1. 54
    68
    Teague AndersenRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 70
    68
    TK WhitsetRS FR

Next game kickoff time

North Carolina State plays Vanderbilt away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:45 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDave Doerensince 2016
Offensive CoordinatorKurt Roper
Defensive CoordinatorDJ Eliot

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Vanderbilt · Sat, Sep 19 · 12:45 PM ETWho's starting at QB?CJ Bailey — starting quarterback for North Carolina StateHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for North Carolina State
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #70 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: -0.7

    85%

    Roster talent: 77th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #49 national

    6%

    Returning production: 60%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    17 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: V. Snow (WR, 87, from Buffalo)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach North Carolina StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for North Carolina State?

    North Carolina State starting lineup

    CJ Bailey is the projected starting quarterback for North Carolina State as of September 16, 2026. Will Wilson is listed second.

    North Carolina State also projects Jayden Scott at running back, Keenan Jackson at wide receiver and Hunter Provience at tight end.

    The full North Carolina State two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    CJ Bailey · QBJayden Scott · RBKeenan Jackson · WR-XHunter Provience · TE

    Common questions

    Who is North Carolina State's starting quarterback?
    CJ Bailey is the projected starting quarterback for North Carolina State as of September 16, 2026. Will Wilson is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for North Carolina State?
    Jayden Scott is the projected starter at running back for North Carolina State, with Davion Gause listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for North Carolina State?
    Keenan Jackson is the projected starter at wide receiver for North Carolina State, with Chance Robinson listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for North Carolina State?
    Hunter Provience is the projected starter at tight end for North Carolina State, with Preston Douglas listed second.
    When was the North Carolina State depth chart last updated?
    The North Carolina State depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was North Carolina State's record last season?
    North Carolina State finished 8-5 (4-4 in ACC play).
    When does North Carolina State play next?
    North Carolina State plays Vanderbilt away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:45 PM ET.

    Full North Carolina State roster

    Every player on the North Carolina State depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Keenan Jackson, Chance Robinson

    WR: Joshisa Trader, Davion Dozier, Tyran Warren

    WR: Victor Snow, Ashton Locklear, Je'rel Bolder

    LT: Jimarion McCrimon, Brody Smith

    LG: Yousef Mugharbil, Rico Jackson

    C: Spike Sowells Jr., Daniel Cruz, Kage Payne

    RG: Kamen Smith, Trent Mitchell

    RT: Teague Andersen, TK Whitset

    TE: Hunter Provience, Preston Douglas, Vander Ploog

    QB: CJ Bailey, Will Wilson

    RB: Jayden Scott, Davion Gause

    Defense

    DE: Joseph Adedire, Chase Bond

    NT: Josiah Victor, KaTron Evans, Omarian Abraham

    DT: Isaiah Shirley, AJ Prim

    JACK: Harvey Dyson III, Sterling Dixon, Ke'Von Carter

    WLB: AJ Richardson, Da'Kaari Nelson

    MLB: Popo Aguirre, LaCorian Hodge

    CB: Jaren Sensabaugh, Caden Gordon

    SS: King Mack, Tristan Teasdell

    FS: Ronnie Royal III, Brody Barnhardt, Asaad Brown Jr.

    CB: Brian Nelson II, Michael Tate

    NB: Jackson Vick, Ty White, Chino Aguirre

    RES: Isaiah Crowell, Teddy Hoffmann, Gus Ritchey, Rylan Vann, Tyreek Copper

    RES: Carmelo McKenzie, JJ Ferguson Jr.

    Special Teams

    PT: Jackson Waller, Cristian Harthan

    PK: Kanoah Vinesett

    KO: Nick Konieczynski

    LS: Aiden Arias, Taylon Tranel

    H: Jackson Waller

    PR: Victor Snow

    KR: Damaad Lewis