North Carolina State
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Matchup
ACC8-5 (2025)#49 Recruiting60% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    90
    CJ BaileyJR
    Starter
  2. 10
    63
    Will WilsonSO
  3. 12
    63
    Tad HudsonRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 1
    78
    Duke ScottRS SO
    Starter
  2. 7
    78
    Davion GauseJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 14
    73
    Jonathan PaylorRS SO
WR-X
  1. 8
    84
    Keenan JacksonJR
    Starter
  2. 82
    79
    Chance RobinsonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    73
    Tyran WarrenSR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 2
    71
    JoJo TraderJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 85
    65
    Tyreek CopperFR
  3. 80
    57
    Ethan DowdyRS JR/TR
SLOT
  1. 5
    88
    Davion DozierRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    84
    Victor SnowRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 21
    73
    Je'rel BolderRS FR
TE
  1. 19
    70
    Preston DouglasSO
    Starter
  2. 4
    70
    Vander PloogRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 86
    65
    Hunter ProvienceRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 62
    85
    Jimarion McCrimonRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    73
    Jai'Lun HamptonGR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 79
    78
    Kamen SmithRS JR
    Starter
  2. 64
    72
    Rico JacksonRS JR
C
  1. 72
    85
    Spike Sowells Jr.SO
    Starter
  2. 55
    72
    Rylan VannRS SR
RG
  1. 50
    85
    Daniel CruzRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 71
    65
    Yousef MugharbilRS SR/TR
RT
  1. 54
    71
    Teague AndersenRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 70
    71
    TK WhitsetRS FR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #47 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 4.8 → 4.4 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 66th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #49 national

16%

Returning production: 60%

4%

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

Portal

17 adds in two-deep · avg 79 OVR · top add: D. Dozier (WR, 88, from App State)

Camp battles to watch4
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Updated Aug 17, 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 August 17, 2026. Will Wilson is listed second.

North Carolina State also projects Duke Scott at running back, Keenan Jackson at wide receiver and Preston Douglas at tight end.

The full North Carolina State two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

CJ Bailey · QBDuke Scott · RBKeenan Jackson · WR-XPreston Douglas · TE

Common questions

Who is North Carolina State's starting quarterback?
CJ Bailey is the projected starting quarterback for North Carolina State as of August 17, 2026. Will Wilson is listed second.
Who starts at running back for North Carolina State?
Duke 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?
Preston Douglas is the projected starter at tight end for North Carolina State, with Vander Ploog 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 August 17, 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).