The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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JULY 2017 ■ 75 FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2017 OFFENSIVE LINE think he'll have the opportunity to do so." Instead of Adams potentially replacing departing starter Joe Scelfo, an honorable mention All-ACC choice at center a year ago, it will probably be redshirt junior Garrett Bradbury, who started all 13 games last season at left guard. Ironically, when Ledford was at Appalachian State he figured that Bradbury could be a center down the road, although Bradbury was at that point a tight end at Charlotte Christian High. "He's used to having the ball in his hands, but he is a very athletic guy," Ledford noted. "He played with a great demeanor last year. I loved the way he played. That center position is key to us because of all the calls he makes, so it's really important for us, but he looks phenomenal right now." Likely sliding into Bradbury's spot at left guard will be redshirt ju- nior Terronne Prescod, who had a breakthrough campaign a season ago as NCSU's sixth offensive linemen, starting three games at right tackle. "He's coming in there right now at the left guard position taking over for Bradbury, but I also want to make sure we rep him at tackle in case something happens out there," Ledford said. "I know that he's got the experience of being out there in the ACC going up against some of those defensive ends we're facing. He did well against those STARTERS No. Name Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown 50 Tony Adams Sr. 6-2 315 Charlotte Started nine games as a true freshman at right guard and has never looked back, starting every game the last two seasons there. Could be an All-ACC candidate this fall. Did not allow a sack and had 34 knockdown blocks as a junior. 65 Garrett Bradbury R-Jr. 6-3 300 Charlotte After starting his career at tight end and making a brief detour to defensive tackle, has found his home on the offensive line. Started 13 games at left guard and registered 35 knockdown blocks a season ago. Will likely slide to center this year. 53 Tyler Jones R-Jr. 6-3 300 Stone Mountain, Ga. Enjoyed a steady season at left tackle, playing every snap at the position during ACC play. Had 26 knockdown blocks. 70 Terronne Prescod R-Jr. 6-5 331 Decatur, Ga. One of the most versatile linemen on the team and is the favorite to start at left guard. Started three games at right tackle last season. 54 Will Richardson R-Jr. 6-6 322 Burlington, N.C. Overcame missing last spring to regain his starting position and tallied 31 knockdown blocks in 12 games, including 10 starts. Had six knockdowns each at Clemson and at Syracuse. RESERVES No. Name Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown 76 Harrison Gee R-Fr. 6-3 301 Burlington, N.C. The son of former Wolfpack great Mike Gee can back up at guard and center. 74 Emanuel McGirt Jr. R-So. 6-6 300 Durham, N.C. Played three games as a rookie before missing the second half of the season with a knee injury that required surgery. Was a four-star recruit coming out of Hillside High in the 2015 class. 71 Joe Sculthorpe R-Fr. 6-3 307 Hampstead, N.C. Praised by offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford for his work in the spring and a candi - date to be the first offensive lineman off the sidelines in reserve duty. 78 Aaron Wiltz R-So. 6-5 307 Baton Rouge, La. Was expected to compete for playing time last season, but injuries sidelined him the first three games and he played special teams in the last nine contests. Will likely back up at guard. 67 Justin Witt R-Fr. 6-6 296 Chicago Ledford noted that Witt is "going to be a guy that we depend heavily on in the future, but maybe even so early on." Earned high marks for changing his body. WAITING IN THE WINGS No. Name Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown 52 Kendall Brown R-Fr. 6-5 290 Jacksonville, Fla. Nearly played as a true freshman before having his development slowed by injuries during his redshirt year. Has a seven-foot-one wingspan. 56 Kollin Byers Fr. 6-4 276 Shelby, N.C. Versatile young lineman could play tackle, guard or center. Greyshirted after signing in the 2016 class and enrolled this spring. 73 Justin Chase R-Fr. 6-5 302 Chesapeake, Va. Could play guard or tackle for the Pack and is still learning the positions. 64 Peter Daniel 5th-Sr. 6-6 305 Raleigh The walk-on will be in the mix with McGirt and Witt for a spot on the two-deep at the tackle position. Played in three games a year ago. 66 Joshua Fedd-Jackson Fr. 6-3 336 Montvale, N.J. Rivals.com rated the newcomer the No. 16 player from New Jersey and the No. 30 offensive guard nationally in the 2017 class. Will probably play guard for NC State. 68 Charles Fletcher Fr. 6-2 273 Greenville, N.C. Walk-on comes to NC State from Rose High. 75 Bryce Folsom R-Fr. 6-4 287 Alpharetta, Ga. The former early enrollee missed most of last season with a shoulder injury but is healthy now. 79 Ben Kaiser 5th-Sr. 6-3 292 Pasadena, Calif. Walk-on who played at Pasadena Community College before transferring to NC State. 60 Grant Pacanovsky R-Fr. 6-0 265 Cary, N.C. Walk-on from nearby Green Hope High. 59 Liam Ryan Fr. 6-2 300 Cary, N.C. Walk-on played at Cary High before spending a year at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy. 62 Bryson Speas Fr. 6-4 265 Greensboro, N.C. Was a one-time Virginia commitment that was heavily pursued by Virginia Tech after switching his pledge to NC State. Had 47 pancake blocks as a senior while leading Dudley High to a state title. 72 Philip Walton Jr. R-So. 6-7 305 Charlotte, N.C. Ledford noted that Walton has "come a long way" to get his strength and weight up to where it needs to be and "had a really good spring." Offensive Line Roster Quick Facts Position Coach: Dwayne Ledford (second season) Returning Starters: Tony Adams (35 career starts), Will Richardson (19), Tyler Jones (19) and Garrett Bradbury (13) Starters Lost: Joe Scelfo (13) FYI: NC State's offensive line was ranked No. 25 in the country and third best in the ACC by Athlon … Phil Steele's College Football Preview rated the unit No. 31 nationally and No. 4 in the conference … Street & Smith's named senior guard Tony Adams first-team All-ACC on the offensive line, and Phil Steele's had him as a second-team pick while also listing him as the ninth-best offensive guard in college football … Athlon also named Adams first-team All-ACC … Phil Steele's rated redshirt junior Garrett Bradbury as the No. 35 offensive guard and redshirt junior tackle Will Richardson as the No. 33 offensive tackle nationally … Richardson was also picked third-team All-ACC this preseason by the magazine … In high school, Adams was a standout tennis player, redshirt freshman Joe Sculthorpe was a state champion wrestler and redshirt sophomore Philip Walton was a competitive swimmer … Incoming freshmen Joshua Fedd-Jackson and Bryson Speas were both named first-team all-state, and Speas was also selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game … Fedd-Jackson was one of two from St. Joseph Regional High School to sign with NC State in the 2017 class, joining linebacker Louis Acceus. Rushing Yards Per Game Behind The Wolfpack Line Year YPG ACC Rank 2016 156.2 7 2015 202.5 4 2014 204.5 4 2013 162.7 7 2012 111.1 9 Year YPG ACC Rank 2011 104.8 11 2010 123.3 11 2009 120.9 9 2008 123.2 7 2007 89.2 11