NC State freshman report: How the Pack’s first-year players fared in 2025, redshirt status update moving forward

by: Noah Fleischman9 hours agofleischman_noah

Spike Sowells Will Wilson — Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack quarterback Will Wilson (10) makes a touchdown and celebrates with offensive lineman Spike Sowells Jr. (72) during the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The regular season has come to a close, meaning that every NC State freshman is eligible to play in the Wolfpack’s upcoming bowl game without jeopardizing their ability to redshirt this fall. It’s important to note that players can appear in up to four regular season games and still retain their redshirt. We will track those numbers each week. With the early signing period opening Wednesday, here’s a look at how the Pack's true freshmen played during the 2025 season and who burned their redshirt this year.