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NC State running back group possesses strong potential

Jacey Zembalby: Jacey Zembal07/31/25JaceyZembal
Daylan Smothers
NC State redshirt sophomore running back Daylan Smothers aims to build off his last four games of last year. (USA Today Sports photos)

The gold standard for a running back has always been to rush for at least 1,000 yards. The last running back to achieve the goal at NC State was Reggie Gallaspy in 2018, who tallied 228 carries for 1,091 yards and 18 touchdowns.