‘He’s special’: Why the offseason buzz around NC State RB Duke Scott is real going into fall camp

NC State didn’t panic when second-string running back Kendrick Raphael entered the transfer portal — and eventually landed at Cal — after the spring practice slate in April. The program didn’t rush to find a veteran replacement on the market, instead it decided to lean on a young back already on campus.  Enter redshirt freshman Duke Scott. Now, as NC State prepares for the 2025 season, Scott is a popular name buzzing around the Murphy Center. No matter who were to talk about the upcoming season, Scott was the player that continued to pop up on the radar.