NC State football roster reset: Looking at RB room heading into 2026 offseason

Duke Scott — NC State redshirt freshman running back Jayden Scott will likely be the lead back next for the Wolfpack. (USA Today Sports photos)

NC State was hoping for a peaceful offseason at running back, but then standout redshirt sophomore Daylan Smothers elected to announce he’d be entering the transfer portal Dec. 18.

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