
<p>The No. 20/21 NC State football team has officially released the depth chart for the Saturday evening game at home against Wake Forest. The offense depth chart can be seen below.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/nc-state-wolfpack/news/nc-state-football-depth-chart-defense-special-teams-wake-forest/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to view the depth chart on defense.</a></p>



<h2 id="h-nc-state-football-offense-depth-chart">NC State Football Offense Depth Chart</h2>



<p><strong>Quarterback</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/mj-morris-90053/">MJ Morris</a></td><td>Fr.</td><td>6-2, 192</td><td>Carrollton, Ga.</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jack-chambers-50992/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jack Chambers</a></td><td>Sr.</td><td>5-10, 180</td><td>Lilburn, Ga.</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/ben-finley-9730/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ben Finley</a></td><td>R-Fr.</td><td>6-3, 201</td><td>Phoenix, Ariz.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>No surprise here as there is a change at the top of the depth chart. Morris ascends to the starting job after completing 20 of 29 passes for 265 yards and 3 touchdowns in the comeback win over Virginia Tech.</p>



<p>Morris was named the ACC Rookie of the Week.</p>



<p><strong>Running back</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jordan-houston-141909/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Houston</a></td><td>Jr.</td><td>5-10, 192</td><td>Waldorf, Md.</td></tr><tr><td>OR 0</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/demie-sumo-34050/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Demie Sumo-Karngbaye</a></td><td>So.</td><td>6-0, 210</td><td>Willingboro, N.J.</td></tr><tr><td>28</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/demarcus-jones-ii-158416/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Demarcus Jones II</a></td><td>R-So.</td><td>5-10, 210</td><td>Wake Forest, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>34</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/delbert-mimms-33536/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delbert Mimms III</a></td><td>R-So.</td><td>5-11, 215</td><td>Indianapolis, Ind.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Doeren said that they are hopeful that Sumo-Karngbaye could return this Saturday after missing the last two games with an unspecified injury. Prior to then, Sumo-Kargnbaye was leading the Wolfpack with 299 rushing yards and also had 12 receptions for 148 yards and a score.</p>



<p><strong>Slot Receiver</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/thayer-thomas-112130/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thayer Thomas</a></td><td>R-Sr.</td><td>6-0, 195</td><td>Wake Forest, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/porter-rooks-96765/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Porter Rooks</a></td><td>So.</td><td>6-1, 195</td><td>Charlotte, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jalen-coit-54208/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jalen Coit</a></td><td>R-Fr.</td><td>5-11, 171</td><td>Cheraw, S.C.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Thomas leads NC State with 37 catches for 437 yards and 4 scores. Rooks has 8 receptions for 82 yards and a TD.</p>



<p><strong>Z Receiver</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/keyon-lesane-74675/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Keyon Lesane</a></td><td>Jr.</td><td>5-11, 190</td><td>Lumberton, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/julian-gray-68602/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Julian Gray</a></td><td>R-Fr.</td><td>5-11, 197</td><td>Charlotte, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>84</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jasiah-provillon-57369/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jasiah Provillon</a></td><td>R-Jr.</td><td>6-2, 205</td><td>Irvington, N.J.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Thus far Lesane has started all 8 games and has 20 catches for 183 yards and a touchdown. He is 4 receptions aways from matching his career total going into the fall. Gray has added 8 receptions for 69 yards.</p>



<p><strong>X Receiver</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>88</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/devin-carter-35946/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Devin Carter</a></td><td>R-Jr.</td><td>6-3, 215</td><td>Clayton, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>OR 11</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/darryl-jones-142802/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darryl Jones</a></td><td>Sr.</td><td>6-3, 195</td><td>Virginia Beach, Va.</td></tr><tr><td>82</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/terrell-timmons-jr-147102/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terrell Timmons Jr.</a></td><td>Fr.</td><td>6-2, 180</td><td>Greensboro, N.C.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Carter had 18 receptions for 256 yards and a score. He has started each contest with the exception of the Syracuse loss which he missed with an injury.</p>



<p>Jones has added 16 catches for 140 yards and a score.</p>



<p>In one change from prior depth charts, Timmons was added after he hauled in a pair of passes for 51 yards in the win over Virginia Tech.</p>



<p><strong>H-Tight End</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>29</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/chris-toudle-22583/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christopher Toudle</a></td><td>R-So.</td><td>6-4, 240</td><td>Wilmington, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>87</td><td>Kam Walker</td><td>R-So.</td><td>6-5, 250</td><td>Canton, N.C.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Toudle has 9 receptions for 89 yards and a score on the season. Walker is back on the depth chart, perhaps an indication he is nearing a return from injury that has held him out the past three weeks.</p>



<p><strong>Y-Tight End</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/trent-pennix-115319/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trent Pennix</a></td><td>R-Jr.</td><td>6-3, 230</td><td>Raleigh, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>47</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/cedric-seabrough-19374/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cedric Seabrough</a></td><td>R-Fr.</td><td>6-4, 245</td><td>Swainsboro, Ga.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Pennix returned for his first game since breaking his scapula in the opener against East Carolina. Pennix has 5 receptions for 50 yards and a score in his brief action.</p>



<p>Seabrough has carved out a niche as a short-yardage pass receiver, making 5 catches for 22 yards and a score.</p>



<p><strong>Left Tackle</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>74</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/anthony-belton-5884/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Belton</a></td><td>R-So.</td><td>6-6, 330</td><td>Tallahassee, Fla.</td></tr><tr><td>OR 56</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/bryson-speas-16122/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bryson Speas</a></td><td>R-Sr.</td><td>6-3, 315</td><td>Greensboro, N.C.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Belton has started all 8 games at left tackle for NC State and has accumulated 27 pancakes and 1 knockdown block while being responsible for 1.5 sacks, both of which occurred at Syracuse.</p>



<p>In a major change, Speas has switched from right to left tackle and been added as an “or” with Belton. Speas has added 14 pancakes and 4 knockdowns while also being partially responsible for 1 sack. He started the first 3 games of the year at right tackle.</p>



<p><strong>Left Guard</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>64</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/chandler-zavala-19954/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chandler Zavala</a></td><td>R-Sr.</td><td>6-5, 325</td><td>Boynton Beach, Fla.</td></tr><tr><td>75</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/anthony-carter-jr.-5957" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Carter Jr.</a></td><td>R-Fr.</td><td>6-3, 300</td><td>Charlotte, N.C.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Zavala also has 22 pancakes through the first 8 weeks, all starts. He was limited to just 14 snaps at Syracuse with an eye injury. He was partially responsible for a sack vs. Virginia Tech, the first time Zavala has allowed a quarterback to get tackled this year.</p>



<p><strong>Center</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>50</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/grant-gibson-46469/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grant Gibson</a></td><td>R-Sr.</td><td>6-1, 310</td><td>Charlotte, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>57</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/lyndon-cooper-81042/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lyndon Cooper</a></td><td>R-Fr.</td><td>6-2, 316</td><td>Atlanta, Ga.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Gibson has 33 pancakes thus far this season for NC State, including matching his career-high with 8 vs. Virginia Tech. He was named the co-ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance vs. Connecticut. He has been responsible for allowing 2.5 sacks, 1.5 of which occurred vs. the Hokies.</p>



<p>When Gibson left the game due to having the wind knocked out of him vs. UConn, Dylan McMahon slid over to center from his right guard spot.</p>



<p><strong>Right Guard</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>54</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/dylan-mcmahon-39973/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dylan McMahon</a></td><td>R-So.</td><td>6-4, 305</td><td>Savannah, Ga.</td></tr><tr><td>53</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/anthony-carter-jr.-5957" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/derrick-eason-35062/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Derrick Eason</a></td><td>R-Jr.</td><td>6-4, 315</td><td>Norfolk, Va.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>McMahon has 21 pancakes and 5 knockdown blocks while starting all 7 games. McMahon has allowed 1.5 sacks.</p>



<p>Eason is one of 2 reserves on the NC State line to see action each week and has not allowed a sack while playing an average of 32.1 snaps a game. He has 11 pancakes and 1 knockdown block, the latter of which occurred vs. Virginia Tech.</p>



<p><strong>Right Tackle</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Name</td><td>Class</td><td>Ht., Wt.</td><td>Hometown</td></tr><tr><td>52</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/timothy-mckay-112964/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Timothy McKay</a></td><td>R-So.</td><td>6-4, 315</td><td>Raleigh, N.C.</td></tr><tr><td>76</td><td><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/patrick-matan-95462/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Matan</a></td><td>R-Fr.</td><td>6-4, 310</td><td>Chevy Chase, Md.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>McKay has started for 5 straight weeks at right tackle. For the season, McKay has 35 pancakes and 10 knockdowns while allowing just 1 sack. He had a career-high 8 pancakes in the NC State win over Florida State.</p>


The Wolfpacker Football

The Wolfpacker

NC State depth chart for Wake Forest: Offense

team image

Atlantic Coast Conference

NC State

Organization Logo

The Wolves’ Den

News

Lobby

The State of Basketball

Forums

News Feed

Roster

Schedule

Transfer Portal Ranking

Transfer Portal

NC State Draft History

[site-team] Draft History

Football

Search

Commitments

Transfers

Team Rankings

Player Rankings

Industry Comparison

Offers

Visits

Recruiting Prediction Machine

FB Recruiting

Basketball

BB Recruiting

About

Staff

The Wolfpacker On3+ Subscription

[site-name] On3+ Subscription

Contact

Podcasts and Shows

Team Store

Women's Basketball

Softball

Baseball

Message Boards

Rivals300 {{ new }}

WTE 2026 All-America Team {{ hot }}

MegaBoard

Alabama

Arizona State

Arizona

Arkansas

Auburn

Baylor

Boston College

California

Removed

Clemson

Colorado

Duke

Florida

Florida State

Georgia

Georgia Tech

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Iowa State

Kansas

Kansas State

Kentucky

Lettermen Row

Lettermen Lounge

Louisville

Maryland

Miami

Michigan State

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi State

Missouri

Nebraska

North Carolina

Northwestern

Notre Dame

Ohio State

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State

Ole Miss

The Main Board

Oregon

Oregon State

Penn State

Pittsburgh

Purdue

Rutgers

South Carolina

Stanford

Syracuse

Tennessee

Texas A&M

Texas

Texas Tech

UCLA

Utah

Vanderbilt

Virginia

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest

Washington

Washington State

West Virginia

Wisconsin

BamaOnLine

BOL Round Table

Inside Texas

IT Members Only

DawgsHQ

Dawg Walk

Scoop Duck

Recruiting & Sports

AuburnSports

The Corner

WeAreSC

GarryP's Trojan Huddle

The Wolverine

The Fort

The Lions Den

GatorsOnline

Swamp Talk

Alabama A&M

Alabama State

Albany

Alcorn State

Abilene Christian

Appalachian State

Akron

Army

Austin Peay

Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Arkansas-Little Rock

Arkansas State

Air Force

Ball State

American

Wofford

Winthrop

Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Wisconsin-Green Bay

Wichita State

Western Carolina

Volleyball

Gymnastics

Men's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse

Men's Soccer

Women's Soccer

Women's Track

Men's Golf

Women's Golf

Men's Hockey

Women's Hockey

Men's Swimming

Women's Swimming

Wrestling

Men's Tennis

Women's Tennis

Annual $1

Annual Premium

Annual $1 

Monthly

Annual

Unlimited Access to This and All Articles.

Article (On3 Plus Rivals)

Forum (On3 Plus Rivals)

Intro

Join

College scoop, experts, and community - all in one.

Winback

The latest on Pack's portal pursuit

Intel

How Jimmy V's influence helped Terry Gannon

'Why not?'

Bailey among best in CFB going into '26

Top 100

What Wade is looking for from team at Pitt

Extra gear

Projecting the Pack's two-deep

Depth chart: offense

Way-Too-Early CFB prediction

2026 All-America Team

Final 2026 recruiting rankings

5-Star Countdown

Announce settlement agreement

Duke, Darian Mensah

Asks for Bediako judge recusal

NCAA files motion 

UNC coach learns HOF fate

Bill Belichick 