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NC State senior inside linebacker Da’Kaari Nelson started for the second time in his college career against Appalachian State and had the highest

NC State senior inside linebacker Da'Kaari Nelson is expected to start Saturday vs. Louisville.

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NC State inside linebacker Da'Kaari Nelson has waited long time for upcoming opportunity

After losing senior linebacker AJ Richardson for the season due to injury for the second straight year, a setback he sustained in the Week 0 opener

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Where things stand with NC State’s quest to fill WLB role heading into Week 3 test at Vanderbilt

After spending a November night watching former NC State linebacker Payton Wilson fly around Carter-Finley Stadium with ease during his freshman

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Veteran group: Previewing NC State’s LB room ahead of fall camp

NC State’s transfer portal approach appeared to focus on boosting its offense going into a crucial season, but the Wolfpack still made several

5 transfers vital to the success of NC State’s defense in 2026

NC State entered the transfer portal window looking to add depth to its linebacker corps this month. The result? A commitment from Penn State

DaKaari Nelson

What Penn State transfer LB DaKaari Nelson’s pledge means for NC State

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Penn State safety commit DaKaari Nelson caught our eye at Alabama-Mississippi All-Star practices with his plus size and range as a run defender. Nelson is the biggest of the Alabama defensive backs, looking around 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. He drew praise from the coaching staff on a number of occasions for his effort and effectiveness in pursuit drills. We also saw Nelson close on play and break up a pass in 11-on-11 work in Wednesday’s morning practice. It will be interesting to see where Nelson ends up from a size perspective after he spends time in a college strength program, given his size and frame.

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