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NC State replenished its tight end room after it lost its top three players at the position to the professional ranks after the 2025 campaign. It

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The Wolfpacker

3 questions for NC State’s TE room heading into 2026 season

NC State coach Dave Doeren didn’t hesitate. The moment his tight ends room was brought up in a recent sitdown interview, the 14th-year veteran was

Hunter Provience

A lot to replace: Previewing NC State’s TE room going into fall camp

Oregon freshman transfer Vander Ploog came away impressed with how NC State tight ends coach Gavin Locklear develops the position, and verbally

Oregon freshman tight end Vander Ploog is transferring to NC State.

Vander Ploog

Oregon TE transfer Vander Ploog ready to get to work at NC State

NC State’s tight end depth improved by adding a commitment from Oregon transfer Vander Ploog on Tuesday afternoon.   Ploog has four years of

Oregon Ducks tight end Vander Ploog runs out of the tunnel before facing the Oregon State Beavers. (Photo by: © Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Oregon transfer TE Vander Ploog commits to NC State

NC State's search for a second transfer portal tight end continues after its first two targets -- New Mexico State's Gavin Harris and Western

Oregon transfer TE Vander Ploog to take official visit to NC State

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