Eight NC State Wolfpack Players Named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-ACC Team

NC State Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren is proud to announce that eight members of the 2026 football team have been named to Phil Steele's preseason All-ACC team. The Wolfpack is represented on all sides of the ball, with center Spike Sowells leading the way as a second-team selection. On offense, quarterback CJ Bailey (3rd) and offensive tackle Jimarion McCrimon (4th) also earned recognition. On defense, Tulane transfer Harvey Dyson and cornerback Brian Nelson earned third-team recognition, and linebacker Popo Aguirre was named to the fourth team in his first season with the Pack. Both Duke Scott and Victor Snow received third-team honors on special teams, with Scott as a kick returner and Snow as a punt returner. Head coach Dave Doeren recently announced that Scott will wear the No. 1 jersey this season for the Wolfpack. The Wolfpack's strong showing on Phil Steele's preseason All-ACC team is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication during the offseason. With a talented group of players and a experienced coaching staff, the Wolfpack is poised for a successful season in the ACC. The team's first game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent]. Fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the season and the opportunity to see the Wolfpack in action. The Wolfpack's strong recruiting class and experienced returning players make them a force to be reckoned with in the ACC. With a mix of veteran players and newcomers, the Wolfpack is looking to make a deep run in the conference tournament. The team's defense is led by Harvey Dyson, a transfer from Tulane, who earned third-team recognition on Phil Steele's preseason All-ACC team. The Wolfpack's offense is led by quarterback CJ Bailey, who also earned third-team recognition. The team's special teams unit is led by Duke Scott, who will wear the No. 1 jersey this season. The Wolfpack's coaching staff, led by head coach Dave Doeren, is looking to build on last season's success and make a run at the conference championship. With a talented group of players and a experienced coaching staff, the Wolfpack is poised for a successful season in the ACC.